Lead Application Architect

Humana Inc; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. leads in healthcare technology and invites an experienced Lead Application Architect to design and govern enterprise architecture, focusing on integration, interoperability, and API strategy across Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, and related cloud services.

You will mentor teams and drive standards in security, performance, and governance. You will partner with clinical, product, and governance teams to deliver scalable healthcare technology platforms, HL7/FHIR integration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise APIs, application integrations, and interoperability solutions.
• Experience with healthcare integration standards such as HL7, FHIR, Web Services, and REST APIs.
• 8+ years of experience in solution, application, or enterprise architecture roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise architecture, application integration, interoperability, and technology strategy across Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, and related cloud services.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available application, integration, and interoperability solutions.
• Establish architecture standards, reference patterns, and best practices for system integrations, API management, interoperability, security, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Partner with engineering, product, business, governance, security, and clinical application teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for API, event-driven, and real-time integration architectures, including healthcare interoperability solutions utilizing HL7, FHIR, and Epic integration frameworks.

Skills

Enterprise API design

Healthcare interoperability

Azure cloud services

Databricks & Snowflake

API-based architectures

Security & data protection

AI/ML knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master's degree

Tools

Epic Clarity

Caboodle databases

Job description

Job Overview

Become a part of our caring community 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. The Lead Application Architect works across enterprise application, integration, and healthcare technology environments, including solution architecture, application design, interoperability, API strategy, and enterprise platform integration. The Lead Architect works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. The Lead Application Architect is responsible for developing enterprise solution and integration architecture blueprints, evaluating hardware and software platforms, and integrating systems. Translates business needs into long-term application and solution architecture strategies. Designs scalable integration frameworks, interoperability solutions, and enterprise application architectures that support clinical and operational workflows. Evaluates current platforms and technologies for reuse across multiple business capabilities. Reviews application, integration, and system models to ensure efficient management, scalability, security, and accessibility. 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

• Define and drive enterprise architecture, application integration, interoperability, and technology strategy across Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, and related cloud services.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available application, integration, and interoperability solutions.
• Establish architecture standards, reference patterns, and best practices for system integrations, API management, interoperability, security, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Partner with engineering, product, business, governance, security, and clinical application teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for API, event-driven, and real-time integration architectures, including healthcare interoperability solutions utilizing HL7, FHIR, and Epic integration frameworks.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities, recommending solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide architectural oversight across strategic initiatives and platform investments.
• Drive architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, compliance, security, and governance standards.
• Lead architecture efforts supporting clinical workflows, interoperability, and enterprise integration initiatives.
• Use your skills to make an impact.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise APIs, application integrations, and interoperability solutions.
• Experience with healthcare integration standards such as HL7, FHIR, Web Services, and REST APIs.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
• 8+ years of experience in solution, application, or enterprise architecture roles.
• Deep hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services, Databricks, Snowflake, and modern data platform architectures.
• Strong experience with API‑based, event‑driven, and distributed system architectures.
• Experience designing secure solutions, including identity management, access controls, key vault/secrets management, and data protection strategies.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML and Generative AI architectures and their integration into enterprise platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business leaders.
• Experience supporting, integrating, or architecting solutions within Clinical platforms.
• Experience partnering with clinical, operational, and business stakeholders to deliver healthcare technology solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, GCP, and/or AWS.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional architecture initiatives and drive technology strategy.
• Experience with Epic applications and ecosystem components, including Epic Clarity and Caboodle databases.
• Knowledge of interoperability tools and healthcare integration technologies.
• Experience supporting clinical application architecture, patient data workflows, and enterprise healthcare platforms.
• Epic certification(s) or demonstrated experience leading Epic‑related architecture and integration initiatives.

Additional Information

The candidate must live close to our designated IT location. Dallas/Frisco, TX, 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. 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 40

Pay Range

The 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. $129,300 - $177,800 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

• Humana, 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

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 atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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