Lead Platform Engineer: AI/API & Security

Humana Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Humana Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to build platform and API capabilities powering CenterWell’s AI product stack. You will design backend services, secure patterns, and cross-team standards, contributing from server APIs to client UIs using TypeScript and Next.js.

The role emphasizes HIPAA-conscious design, scalable architectures, and hands-on reliability. You’ll partner across clinics and product teams to deliver platform-first solutions with strong security 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 backend and platform focus
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and/or Python for API development
• Proven track record building scalable REST or GraphQL APIs
• Understanding of OAuth2/OIDC and API security patterns
• HIPAA security for PHI transmission, storage, and access control
• Experience with Next.js and React for full-stack contributions
• Hands-on AI-assisted development tools and LLM harnesses

Responsibilities

• Platform and API Architecture: Design and lead development of core backend services, REST and GraphQL APIs, and service integrations.
• Security and Compliance by Design: Establish authentication, authorization, rate limiting, PHI access control, and audit logging.
• AI and LLM Integration Patterns: Define reusable patterns for integrating AI into product APIs, including LLM routing and tool orchestration.
• Observability and Reliability: Build logging, monitoring, and alerting infrastructure.
• Full-Stack Feature Delivery: Contribute to product features from server APIs to UI using TypeScript and Next.js.
• Architecture Reviews and Standards: Drive architecture reviews and define backend standards.

Skills

Backend engineering

API design

TypeScript/Python

OAuth2/OIDC security

HIPAA knowledge

Next.js/React

LLM tooling

System ownership

Education

B.S./M.S. in CS/Engineering

Tools

Claude Code

Pi Agent

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Codex

Job description

Humana Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to build platform and API capabilities powering CenterWell’s AI product stack. You will design backend services, secure patterns, and cross-team standards, contributing from server APIs to client UIs using TypeScript and Next.js.

The role emphasizes HIPAA-conscious design, scalable architectures, and hands-on reliability. You’ll partner across clinics and product teams to deliver platform-first solutions with strong security and