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The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for standardizing and continuously improving quality assurance practices across software development efforts. This role oversees testing and debugging activities, identifies root causes of defects, and develops reliable, scalable fixes.
The position involves researching and resolving complex software-related issues and providing recommendations to enhance performance, stability, and maintainability. The Senior Software Engineer begins to influence departmental strategy by contributing to architecture discussions, development best practices, and long-term technology planning.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support scalable software applications and services
• Lead and standardize quality assurance and testing practices
• Oversee debugging efforts and implement effective, long-term fixes
• Investigate and resolve complex production and software issues
• Make technical decisions regarding architecture, tools, and implementation strategies
• Provide strong technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality, consumer-focused solutions
• Contribute to engineering strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

Work Location & Travel Expectations

• This role is Work-at-Home (WAH)
• Location: Within driving distance of Louisville, KY or Nashville, TN
• Associates may be required to come into the office on an occasional, as-needed basis for meetings, planning sessions, or collaboration

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Required Qualifications

• Strong software development experience, with a proven ability to design and build complex solutions
• Hands-on experience with API and .NET development
• Experience working with Apigee Hybrid
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven or integration-based architectures
• Full-stack development experience
• Demonstrated strong technical leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 5 or more years of experience designing, developing, and testing software applications and/or infrastructure
• Experience developing software in a large, enterprise environment (experience at Humana preferred but not required; external candidates are encouraged to apply)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science or a related field

Why Humana?  

You'll experience the following perks as a full-time Humana employee:

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

• Health benefits effective day 1
• Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay
• Recognition pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Scholarships for eligible dependents
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Employee charity matching program
• Network Resource Groups (NRGs)
• Career development opportunities

Interview Format:          

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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Social Security Task

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

Limited Geography Remote - This is a remote position but located within a specific geography.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$106,900 - $147,000 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us
 

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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