Lead Software Engineer

Humana

. Define and communicate technical direction, engineering standards, and solution approaches for enterprise pharmacy applications and platforms .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $177,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in application development, system integration, and enterprise architecture, with a focus on leading engineering teams and driving operational excellence. Proficient in managing technical dependencies and delivering scalable solutions in complex enterprise environments.

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Technical LeadershipApplication DevelopmentSystem IntegrationAgile Delivery MethodologiesIncident Management

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringEnterprise ArchitecturePerformance TuningSystem OptimizationFault-Tolerant Application DesignCI/CD PipelinesAutomated TestingRelease ManagementMonitoring and AlertingTechnical Debt Remediation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshootingDecision-MakingCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

APIsMessaging PlatformsDistributed SystemsDevOps PracticesOperational Service Delivery

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmacy OperationsRegulated IndustriesBusiness ContinuityOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and communicate technical direction, engineering standards, and solution approaches for enterprise pharmacy applications and platforms
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions with Product Owners, Architects, and Business stakeholders
Evaluate solution options and recommend approaches balancing business value, risk, cost, and maintainability
Lead engineering teams through design, development, testing, deployment, and support of application enhancements and projects
Provide technical guidance for complex engineering initiatives and system integrations
Review technical designs, code quality, and implementation approaches
Lead support activities for business-critical production applications and services
Drive incident management, root-cause analysis, problem resolution, and service restoration
Improve monitoring, alerting, observability, and capacity planning with Operations and SRE teams
Identify and remediate technical debt, recurring production issues, and operational risks
Support release planning, deployments, disaster recovery testing, and business continuity initiatives
Collaborate across Product, Business, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, SRE, and Vendor organizations
Lead technical reviews, engineering planning, operational readiness assessments, and release governance activities
Manage technical dependencies, delivery risks, and competing priorities across multiple teams
Define, monitor, and report KPIs for availability, incident reduction, service levels, performance, and operational efficiency
Drive continuous improvement through automation, reliability, maintainability, DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering best practices
Mentor engineering teams and promote accountability, innovation, and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
10+ years of software engineering experience within complex enterprise technology environments
3+ years of technical leadership experience leading engineering teams and strategic initiatives
Strong expertise in application development, system integration, enterprise architecture, and software engineering practices
Experience leading large-scale enterprise projects, platform enhancements, and operational improvement initiatives
Experience supporting mission-critical production applications and high-volume transaction processing systems
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile delivery methodologies, and DevOps practices
Ability to influence and collaborate across business, operational, architecture, engineering, infrastructure, and vendor organizations
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills focused on reliability and operational excellence
Knowledge of healthcare, pharmacy operations, or regulated industries preferred
Strong understanding of application architecture, APIs, integration patterns, messaging platforms, and distributed systems
Experience supporting production environments, incident management processes, and operational service delivery
Expertise in performance tuning, system optimization, resiliency, and fault-tolerant application design
Hands-on experience with Agile delivery practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management processes
Experience collaborating with Product, Architecture, Security, Operations, Infrastructure, and Vendor teams
Ability to manage technical dependencies, resolve complex production issues, and drive execution across multiple initiatives
Ability to make strategic technical decisions with minimal supervision
Home internet service with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speed
Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Dedicated home workspace requirement to protect member PHI/HIPAA information
Remote work arrangement with occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings