Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

About the Role

The Lead Full Stack Engineer performs software engineering activities across all layers of the technology stack, including cloud infrastructure, APIs, microservices, GraphQL services, databases, and modern web and mobile experiences. This role provides technical leadership for the Member Experience Portal and is responsible for delivering scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performing digital solutions while driving Engineering Excellence and Operational Excellence across Agile Scrum teams. You will report to the Associate Director of Software Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers across Agile teams.
• Foster a growth mindset, accountability, ownership, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Lead architecture reviews, code reviews, technical design sessions, and career development discussions.
• Influence teams and stakeholders to align on reusable business capabilities and shared engineering objectives.
• Champion modern software engineering practices, reusable architecture patterns, omni-channel micro frontends, API-first development, GraphQL and REST services, test automation, CI/CD, observability, performance engineering, and platform reusability.
• Establish standards for code quality, reliability, maintainability, and scalability.
• Lead the adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve developer productivity, code generation, documentation, testing, and delivery efficiency while maintaining security and quality standards.
• Champion security-first and compliance-by-design development practices, embedding threat modeling, secure coding, vulnerability scanning, and other security measures from the beginning of the SDLC.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Owners, UX teams, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver highly personalized and seamless member experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8 or more years of experience in software development
• Proficient understanding (tech-lead level) in one or more programming languages like JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, etc.
• Experience building backend technology like .Net, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, or Node.js
• Experience with JSON, RESTful web services, and client-server interactions
• Knowledge of and experience with highly scalable websites (Vue.js, Angular, React, etc.) and web services
• Knowledge of and experience with Azure or equivalent provider
• Experience with environment management/orchestration systems (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• React-Native, Mobile app experience
• AI/Agentic AI experience, leveraging code generation tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot

Work Requirements

This is a hybrid role, requiring 1-2 days per week in the office. Candidates should reside within 50 miles of Dallas TX, Chicago Metro, DC Metro, or Louisville area.

• Self-provided internet service must meet minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
• Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $129,300 - $177,800 per year, with eligibility for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

Humana offers competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance

About Humana

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company, making it easier for millions of people to achieve their best health through Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services. We deliver care and service when and where it's needed, leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.