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This role will focus on the design, implementation, modernization, and governance of NoSQL database solutions, including MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, Neo4j, and vector database technologies.The successful candidate will help define and advance Humana's enterprise NoSQL strategy, support platform rationalization initiatives, and ensure database solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, automated, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. This role requires hands-on technical depth, strong cloud architecture experience, and the ability to collaborate across security, engineering, quality, application, and business teams.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop, document, and maintain enterprise-wide NoSQL database standards, reference architectures, design patterns, and best practices.\nLead architecture and engineering efforts for NoSQL platforms including MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, Neo4j, and vector databases.\nSupport NoSQL platform rationalization and modernization initiatives, including migration planning and execution from Cosmos DB to MongoDB where appropriate.\nArchitect secure, highly available, scalable, and performant NoSQL database solutions across cloud environments, including Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform.\nDefine database architecture patterns for document databases, graph databases, key-value workloads, and vector search use cases.\nGuide application teams on NoSQL data modeling, partitioning, indexing, query patterns, performance optimization, and operational readiness.\nOversee automation of NoSQL provisioning, configuration, monitoring, backup, recovery, and lifecycle management using DevOps and infrastructure-as-code practices.\nDevelop and review automation scripts, tooling, and integrations using Python and related technologies.\nCollaborate with security, cloud engineering, quality engineering, compliance, and application teams to ensure NoSQL deployments meet enterprise security, regulatory, and operational standards.\nSupport Cloud onboarding, development, deployment, and troubleshooting activities for application teams using NoSQL database platforms.\nProvide technical leadership, mentorship, and architecture guidance to engineers and cross-functional teams.\nEvaluate emerging NoSQL, graph, vector database, cloud-native, and AI-enabled data technologies to inform enterprise roadmap decisions.\nParticipate in architecture review, platform governance, technology standardization, and modernization planning activities.\nUse your skills to make an impact\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5 or more years of experience in Cloud architecture, Cloud engineering, Database engineering, DevOps, or related technology roles.\nStrong experience designing, implementing, or supporting NoSQL database platforms such as MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, Neo4j, vector databases, or similar technologies.\nHands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform.\nStrong development or scripting experience using Python.\nDemonstrated experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, source control, branching strategies, release management, pull request workflows, automated testing, and operational automation.\nExperience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar DevOps platforms.\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.\nDemonstrated experience leading or supporting large-scale database migrations, platform modernization efforts, or technology standardization initiatives.\nSolid understanding of NoSQL data modeling, partitioning, indexing, query optimization, performance tuning, scalability, and resiliency patterns.\nExperience designing database platforms for high availability, disaster recovery, backup, recovery, monitoring, and operational support.\nWorking knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity and access management, encryption, private networking, secrets management, audit logging, and compliance controls.\nExperience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar tools to support software development, automation, documentation, troubleshooting, or architecture activities.\nAbility to responsibly apply AI tools while protecting confidential information, regulated data, source code, credentials, and enterprise intellectual property.\nAbility to create technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, runbooks, implementation guidance, and operational support materials.\nStrong leadership, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Enterprise Cloud Modernization programs\nExperience with MongoDB Atlas, self-managed MongoDB, or enterprise MongoDB deployments.\nExperience with Azure Cosmos DB, including API selection, partition key design, request unit planning, consistency levels, indexing policies, monitoring, and backup/recovery capabilities.\nExperience with Cosmos DB to MongoDB migration planning, application compatibility analysis, data validation, or platform rationalization.\nExperience with Neo4j Aura, self-managed Neo4j, graph data modeling, Cypher queries, and graph analytics use cases.\nExperience with vector databases or vector search platforms supporting semantic search, retrieval-augmented generation, AI/ML workloads, or recommendation capabilities.\nExperience with Kubernetes, cloud-native application platforms, containerized workloads, or managed database services.\nExperience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, financial services, or other compliance-driven environments.\nProfessional certifications in major cloud platforms, MongoDB, Neo4j, data engineering, or related NoSQL technologies\nAdditional Information\nWhy Humana?\nAt Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it's important to us too. That's why we're committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. Just to name a few:\nWork-Life Balance\nGenerous PTO package\nHealth benefits effective day 1\nAnnual Incentive Plan\n401K - Excellent company match\nWell-being program\nPaid Volunteer Time Off\nIf you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana.\nWork-At-Home Requirements\nTo 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:\nAt minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested\nSatellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.\nEmployees 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.\nHumana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.\nWork from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.\nInterview Format\nAs 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.\nSSN Alert Statement\nHumana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from  with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.\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.$142,300 - $195,700 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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