Lead Software Engineer

Humana

Lead Software Engineer managing architecture and delivery of Humana's enterprise applications. Overseeing critical initiatives for CenterWell Pharmacy and supporting cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $177,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive architecture decisions across front-end, back-end, APIs, and data layers
Lead system modernization, refactoring, and retirement decisions
Prioritize features, technical debt, and platform investments across teams
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data protection requirements
Advise senior leadership (Directors, VPs) on engineering strategy and risk mitigation
Lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams and technical leads

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering (large-scale enterprise environments)
2+ years of technical or project leadership experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Passion for improving consumer experiences through technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
many other opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringarchitecture decisionssystem modernizationrefactoringAPIsdata layerstechnical debtrisk mitigationcompliancedata protection

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringanalytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunicationstrategic advisingteam growthprioritizationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science