Software Engineer (API, AI)
Role summary
Humana is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and enhancement of its enterprise Appian platform. This role requires 10+ years of Appian experience, focusing on enterprise-wide enablement, low-code development, and AI capabilities within a regulated healthcare environment. The engineer will provide strategic technical guidance, ensure platform governance, standardize engineering quality, and develop scalable, secure solutions. Responsibilities include API development, performance optimization, and mentoring junior engineers, aiming to improve operational efficiencies and patient outcomes in healthcare technology.
About The Company
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading health and well-being company dedicated to putting health first for its members, teammates, and communities. With a focus on delivering innovative insurance and healthcare services, Humana strives to improve the quality of life for diverse populations including those with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military personnel, and broader communities. The organization emphasizes a holistic approach to health, integrating care delivery, insurance solutions, and wellness programs to foster better health outcomes. Humana’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity makes it a trusted partner in healthcare, driving positive change across the industry.
About The Role
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and enhancement of our enterprise Appian platform supporting multiple business initiatives. This role involves providing strategic technical guidance and hands-on engineering expertise to ensure the delivery of complex, high-impact solutions within a regulated healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical authority, standardizing engineering quality, platform governance, and best practices across the organization. You will be responsible for developing scalable, reliable, and secure enterprise software solutions utilizing Appian’s low-code capabilities, including process models, interfaces, record types, and integrations. Your expertise will influence enterprise-wide platforms, optimize performance, and support continuous platform upgrades to meet evolving business needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare technology, leveraging your deep knowledge of Appian and enterprise application development to improve operational efficiencies and patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of active experience with Appian, demonstrating deep expertise in enterprise-wide enablement
- Hands-on development experience with Appian platform and tools
- Proficiency with Autoscale techniques and designing high throughput/volume applications
- Experience developing workflow-driven and case-based applications in large-scale environments
- Strong understanding of platform security, data access patterns, and API development
- Experience with Appian AI capabilities and effective AI modeling
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and experience working in regulated healthcare environments
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to guide cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance enterprise software solutions using Appian low-code capabilities, including process models, interfaces, record types, and reusable components
- Provide strategic technical guidance on Appian best practices, platform configuration, security models, and performance optimization
- Develop and support Appian integrations utilizing RESTful services, APIs, and enterprise data sources
- Contribute hands-on to workflow and case management solutions supporting multiple concurrent initiatives
- Evaluate and implement platform features, upgrades, and scalability improvements to enhance system reliability and developer efficiency
- Standardize engineering quality and platform governance across the organization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
- Participate in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and resolution of complex technical issues
Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with industry standards
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions
- Paid time off, including holidays, volunteer days, and parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
Equal Opportunity
Humana is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We also adhere to affirmative action policies in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Our commitment extends to providing accessible facilities and language services to support all team members and applicants.