Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Humana

Lead Full Stack Engineer guiding secure, scalable Member Experience Portal development for Humana, a U.S. healthcare and insurance company.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeIllinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $177,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering with a focus on cloud infrastructure, microservices, and API development, while fostering team collaboration and driving engineering excellence. Proficient in secure coding practices and mentoring engineers to enhance technical capabilities and operational efficiency.

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Technical LeadershipMicroservices DevelopmentAgile Scrum MethodologiesCloud Infrastructure ManagementSecure Coding Practices

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptPythonTypeScript.NETJavaSpring/Spring BootNodeJSVue.jsReactAngular

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCollaborationAccountabilityContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesDockerAzureGraphQLRESTful ServicesCI/CDAI-Assisted Engineering ToolsPerformance EngineeringVulnerability ScanningOWASP Controls

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

AgileOperational ExcellenceMember Experience PortalCompliancePHI/HIPAA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAzureCloudDockerGraphQLJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservices.NETNode.jsPythonReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform software engineering activities across cloud infrastructure, APIs, microservices, GraphQL services, databases, and modern web and mobile experiences
Provide technical leadership for the Member Experience Portal
Deliver scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performing digital solutions
Drive Engineering Excellence and Operational Excellence across Agile Scrum teams
Mentor, coach, and develop engineers across Agile teams
Foster accountability, ownership, continuous learning, and technical excellence
Lead architecture reviews, code reviews, technical design sessions, and career development discussions
Align teams and stakeholders on reusable business capabilities and shared engineering objectives
Champion 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 adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity, code generation, documentation, testing, and delivery efficiency
Champion security-first and compliance-by-design development practices
Embed threat modeling, secure coding, vulnerability scanning, security automation, OWASP controls, identity management, compliance validation, and governance controls
Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Owners, UX teams, architects, and business stakeholders
Deliver personalized and seamless member experiences
Apply understanding of Member Experience Portal architecture, customer journeys, and enterprise integrations
Report to the Associate Director of Software Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
8 or more years of experience in software development
Tech-lead-level proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or TypeScript
Experience building backend technology with .NET, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, or NodeJS
Experience with JSON, RESTful web services, and client-server interactions
Experience with highly scalable websites and web services using Vue.js, Angular, React, or similar technologies
Knowledge of and experience with Azure or an equivalent provider
Experience with environment management/orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, Docker, or AKS
Candidates should reside or be within 50 miles of Dallas TX, Chicago Metro, DC Metro, or Louisville area
Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
Ability to work from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information
React-Native, mobile app experience, AI/Agentic AI, and code generation tools such as Claude and Copilot are preferred

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
Personal wellness support and smart healthcare decision support
Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings
Self-provided internet service for home/hybrid employees