Job Description
Become a part of our caring community 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 Required Qualifications Use your skills to make an impact 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: Benefits 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. Social Security Task Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provid