Lead Application Architect

Description

The Lead Application Architect designs and develops IT applications architecture solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. The Lead Application Architect works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

Responsibilities

The Lead Application Architect performs technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications. Develops specifications for new products/services, applications and service offerings. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent applications. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications.
• Develops specifications for new products/services, applications and service offerings.
• Assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent applications.
• Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision
• Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• 10 + years of experience as a senior developer / Architect in large IT projects
• Strong experience in software development and cloud infrastructure blueprinting/provisioning.
• Strong experience with and knowledge of omni-channel applications and experiences.
• Experience working with and building CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong experience with and knowledge of UI including Angular, and/or React.
• Strong experience with and knowledge of cloud platforms, such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Strong experience with and knowledge of back-end, including .NET, Java, and/or Node.
• Strong experience with and knowledge of Kubernetes and/or Docker

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications

Additional Information

Humana and its subsidiaries require vaccinated associates who work outside of their home to submit proof of vaccination, including COVID-19 boosters. Associates who remain unvaccinated must either undergo weekly negative COVID testing OR wear a mask at all times while in a Humana facility or while working in the field.

Work at Home Guidance

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Associates 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 associates 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40