Lead Application Architect

003 Humana Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 155,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Lead Application Architect within the Test Data Management (TDM) organization to drive enterprise-scale architecture for secure, compliant test data solutions across cloud, distributed systems, and mainframe environments.

The role collaborates with engineering, security, compliance, and product leadership to design de-identification, synthetic data generation, and self-service test data platforms, ensuring scalable and auditable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/IT/Engineering/Data Management).
• 8+ years leading architecture, data engineering, or enterprise tech solutions.
• Experience guiding large-scale data platforms and cloud-based solutions.
• Deep knowledge of data architecture, data integration, databases, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with data privacy, governance, de-identification, or compliance frameworks.
• Ability to influence technical direction across teams and domains.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills; navigate ambiguity.
• Passion for improving consumer experiences and enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and evolution of enterprise TDM solutions.
• Design scalable, secure solutions across multiple domains.
• Develop architecture patterns and reusable capabilities for TDM services.
• Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership for cloud, distributed, databases, APIs, and mainframes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve TDM capabilities.
• Partner with engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews, design sessions, and technical assessments.
• Support implementation with mentoring and guidance on decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and automation.
• Contribute to the technical strategy and long-term evolution of Humana's TDM platform.

Skills

Enterprise architecture leadership

Data architecture & integration

Cloud & distributed systems

Regulatory compliance & data privacy

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

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The Lead Application Architect serves as a strategic technical leader within the Test Data Management (TDM) organization, responsible for designing and advancing enterprise-scale solutions that enable secure, compliant, and efficient use of test data across Humana. This role drives architecture and solution design for data de-identification, artificial test data generation, test data delivery, data governance, audit controls, self-service platforms, and non-production environment services. The Lead Application Architect works on highly complex initiatives that span multiple business and technology domains, partnering with engineering teams, application owners, security, compliance, and enterprise architecture to deliver innovative and scalable solutions. The Lead Application Architect provides technical leadership and architectural direction for Humana's enterprise Test Data Management ecosystem. This role is responsible for developing and implementing architecture strategies that support data privacy, regulatory compliance, test data provisioning, data quality, and operational excellence across non-production environments. The architect will lead the design and evolution of solutions supporting data de-identification, synthetic test data generation, test data delivery, production data leakage detection, batch execution services, and self-service test data platforms. The role partners closely with application development teams, infrastructure teams, security, compliance, and product leadership to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure test data services across a diverse technology landscape including cloud, distributed systems, databases, APIs, and mainframe environments. Advise leadership 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of enterprise Test Data Management solutions supporting data de-identification, artificial test data generation, test data delivery, production data leakage detection, and self-service platform capabilities.
• Design scalable, secure, and reusable solutions that support Quality Engineering, application development, and enterprise testing needs across multiple business and technology domains.
• Develop architecture patterns and reusable capabilities that support the phased expansion of enterprise Test Data Management services across all Humana segments.
• Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and technical frameworks that promote consistency, maintainability, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for cloud, distributed, database, API, and mainframe-integrated solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve enterprise TDM capabilities.

Technical Leadership & Engineering Enablement

• Partner with engineers, product owners, infrastructure teams, and application stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews, solution design sessions, and technical assessments for complex TDM initiatives.
• Support development teams during implementation by providing technical oversight, mentoring, and guidance on architecture decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, reliability, and automation across TDM services and platforms.
• Contribute to the technical strategy and long-term evolution of Humana's enterprise Test Data Management platform.

Artificial Test Data & Data Management Solutions

• Drive solution design for artificial test data generation capabilities that enable realistic, reusable, and compliant testing datasets.
• Architect solutions that support data privacy, data protection, and secure handling of sensitive information within non-production environments.
• Design reusable services and platform capabilities that streamline test data provisioning and improve accessibility for application teams.
• Support implementation of data quality, monitoring, and operational controls that improve platform effectiveness and user experience.
• Partner with application teams to support adoption of enterprise TDM capabilities and onboarding of new applications and business segments.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Compliance, Infrastructure, and Product teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and objectives.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for complex test data management initiatives and enterprise platform enhancements.
• Facilitate alignment between business objectives, technical requirements, and platform capabilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts through automation, modernization, and reusable solution design.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies related to test data management, data privacy, artificial test data generation, and enterprise platform engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Management, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in application architecture, data engineering, software engineering, or enterprise technology solutions.
• Experience leading large-scale technology initiatives involving data platforms, enterprise applications, or cloud-based solutions.
• Deep understanding of data architecture, data integration, databases, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with data privacy, data governance, data protection, de-identification, or regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience designing scalable enterprise solutions supporting multiple applications and business domains.
• Strong ability to influence technical direction and collaborate across architecture, engineering, security, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, solution delivery, or architecture initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex technical challenges.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences. Use your skills to make an impact.

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. $155,200 - $213,400 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

About 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 atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It 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. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.