Lead Product Engineer

Humana

. Set technical direction and lead architecture for owned products .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $177,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in full-stack web development, particularly with React, Node.js, and GraphQL, while leading technical direction and architectural decisions. Proficient in coaching engineers, establishing coding standards, and integrating AI coding tools into development practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Stack Web DevelopmentReact DevelopmentNode.js DevelopmentGraphQL API DevelopmentAI Coding Tools Integration

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Software EngineeringArchitectural Decision MakingTest-Driven DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureAI Coding Skills Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCoaching and MentoringConstructive FeedbackProblem StructuringInfluencing Teams

Tools & Technologies

GraphQLNode.jsReactAzure MicroservicesDockerKubernetesCI/CD PipelinesVitestJestPlaywright

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Accessibility WorkflowsPHI/HIPAA ComplianceMicro-Frontend ArchitectureModule FederationProduct Roadmap Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureDockerGraphQLJavaScriptJestKubernetesMicroservicesNext.jsNode.jsReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set technical direction and lead architecture for owned products
Make and document architectural decisions on complex technical issues
Ship production code most weeks across accessible UIs, GraphQL APIs, and Node.js microservices
Work with users and stakeholders to understand problems
Partner with the Product Owner on priorities
Run discovery, spikes, and prototypes before commitments
Define product impact measures for Humana members, patients, and platform teams
Use measured results to inform roadmap decisions
Set standards for test-driven development, accessibility, performance, security, and review of AI-generated code
Develop engineers through pairing, design reviews, and code reviews
Own shared AI coding skills and tooling, including standards, review, and roadmap
Help other product teams adopt the AI coding practice
Onboard and coach engineers across teams
Participate in interviewing and hiring engineers
Help new hires become productive in the practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
8 or more years of software engineering experience
5 or more years of full-stack web development experience
2 or more years of experience with React
2 or more years of experience with Node.js
2 or more years of experience with GraphQL
2 or more years leading technical direction, including establishing a practice, standard, or tool adopted beyond the team
2 or more years owning product direction, including shaping a roadmap and tying work to measured results
1 or more years of hands-on experience building skills, prompts, or tooling around AI coding tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor
Ability to make sound technical decisions with incomplete information
Ability to influence engineers and teams through standards, examples, and coaching
Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to structure ambiguous problems and emerging processes
Home internet with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect PHI/HIPAA information
Preferred: test-driven development with Vitest, Jest, or Playwright
Preferred: accessibility workflows aligned with WCAG 2.2
Preferred: Azure microservices, Docker or Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Preferred: micro-frontend architecture with Module Federation
Preferred: React applications using TanStack Query, TanStack Router, TanStack Start, or Next.js

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Dedicated home workspace arrangement
Remote work arrangement
Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings