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The Director will provide both strategic and hands-on technical leadership, ensuring engineering teams deliver highly scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions that meet enterprise reliability, performance, and operational excellence standards.\nThe role requires deep expertise in modern software engineering, cloud platforms, distributed systems, AI-enabled technologies, platform engineering, and application development. The Director will partner closely with Architecture, Product Management, Quality Engineering, DevOps, Security, Data & Analytics, and business leaders to deliver innovative technology solutions that accelerate Humana's digital transformation and engineering effectiveness initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nEngineering Strategy & Technology Leadership\nDefine and execute the technology vision, engineering strategy, and delivery roadmap for EQE+, AI Workspace, AI-powered engineering tools, and shared EQE applications.\nDrive software engineering excellence through modern architecture patterns, coding standards, engineering best practices, and operational discipline.\nEstablish scalable technology solutions aligned with Humana's enterprise architecture and business objectives.\nLead platform modernization initiatives leveraging cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, containerization, and event-driven architectures.\nServe as the senior technical leader responsible for engineering execution, technical direction, and delivery outcomes across the EQE technology portfolio.\nApplication Development & Platform Engineering\nOversee end-to-end software development lifecycle activities including design, development, testing, deployment, operations, and continuous improvement.\nLead engineering teams responsible for the development and maintenance of: \nEnterprise Quality Engineering Platform (EQE+)\nAI Workspace\nQuality engineering tools\nDeveloper Enablement Solutions\nShared engineering services and applications\nEnsure high availability, scalability, performance, security, and maintainability across all platforms and applications.\nDrive adoption of reusable services, components, frameworks, and enterprise development standards.\nLead engineering initiatives leveraging AWS and Azure cloud platforms.\nEstablish cloud-native engineering practices supporting scalability, resiliency, observability, and operational excellence.\nPartner with DevOps and Platform Engineering teams to establish CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies.\nAI Engineering & Innovation\nLead engineering efforts for AI-enabled platforms, tools, and services across the EQE organization.\nPartner with enterprise AI teams to integrate Generative AI, Machine Learning, and intelligent automation capabilities into engineering platforms and workflows.\nOversee development of AI-powered applications that improve engineering productivity, quality engineering effectiveness, and operational efficiency.\nEvaluate emerging AI technologies and drive adoption of innovative solutions that create measurable business value.\nGuide teams in implementing AI governance, security, compliance, and responsible AI practices.\nTechnical Leadership & Engineering Excellence\nProvide hands-on technical leadership and architectural guidance to software engineers, technical leads, and engineering managers.\nMentor teams on software development methodologies, system design, cloud technologies, AI integration, and engineering best practices.\nConduct design reviews, architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments.\nAssist teams in resolving complex technical challenges, performance bottlenecks, scalability concerns, and production issues.\nStakeholder Partnership & Delivery Management\nCollaborate with Product Management, Architecture, Quality Engineering, Security, Operations, and Business Leadership teams.\nManage engineering priorities, resource allocation, delivery commitments, and technical dependencies.\nCommunicate engineering strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and key stakeholders.\nDrive successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the EQE organization.\nTalent Development & Organizational Leadership\nBuild, develop, and retain high-performing software engineering teams.\nProvide coaching, mentoring, and career development opportunities for engineers and technical leaders.\nSupport workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational growth initiatives.\nPromote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.\nEstablish technical career paths and engineering development programs.\nUse your skills to make an impact\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.\n12+ years of software engineering and application development experience.\n5+ years of engineering leadership experience leading large-scale software development teams.\nProven experience leading development and delivery of enterprise applications, platforms, and cloud-native solutions.\nStrong hands-on software development experience utilizing: \nJava, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, PostgreSQL, React, JavaScript/TypeScript\nExtensive experience with cloud platforms including: \nStrong experience with CI/CD tools, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and modern software delivery methodologies.\nExperience developing scalable, highly available enterprise applications and shared services.\nStrong understanding of distributed systems, API ecosystems, event-driven architectures, and platform engineering.\nExcellent problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience developing AI-enabled applications, platforms, and engineering productivity solutions.\nFamiliarity with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, and AI-assisted software development.\nExperience supporting quality engineering, software testing, automation, developer enablement, or engineering productivity platforms.\nExperience within healthcare, insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.\nKnowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Terraform, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and modern observability platforms.\nAdvanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.\nSuccess Measures\nSuccessful delivery and modernization of EQE+ Platform, AI Workspace, and strategic EQE platforms.\nImproved platform reliability, scalability, security, and performance across all managed applications.\nIncreased engineering productivity through effective AI-powered tools and engineering enablement capabilities.\nSuccessful adoption of cloud-native architectures, development standards, and modern engineering practices.\nHigh-quality, predictable software delivery through effective engineering execution and leadership.\nReduced technical debt and improved system maintainability across the technology portfolio.\nHigh-performing engineering teams with strong engagement, retention, and career development outcomes.\nIncreased innovation through introduction of AI capabilities, automation, and modern engineering solutions.\nWork 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. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.Scheduled Weekly Hours\n40Pay Range\nThe 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.$189,400 - $260,500 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.Description of Benefits\nHumana, 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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.About us\nAbout 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. Equal Opportunity Employer\nIt 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. 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