Lead Platform & API Engineer for AI-Driven Health Tech

Humana; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off & holidays

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Humana through CenterWell seeks a Lead Software Engineer to architect core backend services and APIs, focusing on platform and API design that connect AI capabilities, data systems, and frontends. You will set security patterns and deployment practices for a scalable service layer serving care teams and patients.

The role emphasizes ownership of complex backend systems end-to-end, including API security, LLM tooling, and cross-team collaboration, with a strong focus on Next.js and

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in backend and platform engineering
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and/or Python for API and service development
• Proven track record building scalable, production-grade REST or GraphQL APIs
• Solid understanding of authentication (OAuth2, OIDC), API security patterns, and authorization model design
• Working knowledge of HIPAA requirements, particularly secure transmission, storage, and access control for PHI
• Experience with Next.js and React sufficient for full-stack feature contribution
• Demonstrated ownership of complex backend systems end-to-end, from architecture through production operation
• Hands‑on experience with AI-assisted development tools and LLM coding harnesses (Claude Code, Pi Agent, Cursor, Codex, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Platform and API Architecture: Design and lead development of core backend services and APIs
• Security and Compliance by Design: Establish patterns for authentication, authorization, and audit logging
• AI and LLM Integration Patterns: Define reusable patterns for integrating AI capabilities into product APIs
• Observability and Reliability: Build logging, monitoring, and alerting infrastructure
• Full-Stack Feature Delivery: Contribute to product feature development using TypeScript and Next.js
• Architecture Reviews and Standards: Drive architecture reviews and backend standards

Skills

Backend engineering

API design

TypeScript

Python

OAuth2 & API security

HIPAA basics

Next.js & React

LLM tooling

Education

B.S./M.S. in CS or related field

Tools

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

Job description

Humana through CenterWell seeks a Lead Software Engineer to architect core backend services and APIs, focusing on platform and API design that connect AI capabilities, data systems, and frontends. You will set security patterns and deployment practices for a scalable service layer serving care teams and patients.

The role emphasizes ownership of complex backend systems end-to-end, including API security, LLM tooling, and cross-team collaboration, with a strong focus on Next.js and