Middleware Lead Infrastructure Architect

Humana Inc; Jefferson City (MO); Remote; USD 129,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization is seeking an experienced Middleware Engineering Lead to design and develop IT infrastructure solutions. This role involves ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and advising executives. Ideal candidates will have extensive middleware administration experience and a strong ability to mentor team members. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Health benefits including dental and vision

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of IT experience in infrastructure or middleware platforms.
• At least 5 years of hands-on middleware administration experience.
• Proficient in deploying web and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops IT infrastructure solutions.
• Participates in technical planning and architecture development.
• Advises executives on functional strategies.

Skills

Middleware administration experience

IIS

JBoss

WebSphere

Tomcat

WebLogic

Linux

UNIX

Windows

SSL digital certificates management

Education

Master’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

Overview

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Middleware Engineering Lead serves as a Lead Infrastructure Architect, responsible for designing and developing IT infrastructure solutions to address complex business challenges. This position ensures alignment with enterprise architecture standards and works on initiatives of moderate to high complexity and scope.

The Lead Infrastructure Architect performs technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications. Develops specifications for new IT infrastructure products and service offerings. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies. 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

• Designs and develops IT infrastructure solutions addressing complex business challenges while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Participates in technical planning, architecture development, and specification modification for infrastructure products and services.
• Assesses compatibility and integration of standards to maintain an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies.
• Advises executives to develop functional strategies and exercises independent judgment on complex issues.
• Works under minimal supervision and determines best course of action based on analysis of variable factors.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of IT experience in infrastructure or middleware platforms.
• At least 5 years of hands-on middleware administration experience with two or more of the following: IIS, JBoss, WebSphere, Tomcat, or WebLogic, on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.
• Proficient in deploying web and enterprise applications in both clustered and non-clustered environments.
• Skilled in managing SSL digital certificates and troubleshooting Java errors.
• Experience working with load balancers.

Leadership & Team Development

• Proven ability to mentor, guide, and develop team members while promoting a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Project Management

• Demonstrated experience managing project delivery, timelines, and risk mitigation in partnership with the Associate Director of Middleware.

Communication

• Strong capability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Analytical Problem-Solving

• Effective at diagnosing issues, identifying root causes, and delivering robust solutions.

Security & Compliance

• Ensures adherence to Humana’s information security policies and compliance with relevant U.S. federal and Puerto Rico employment laws.
• Knowledge of CIS hardening for middleware tools and ability to provide guidance on policy and best practices, including writing SOPs for application upgrades and patch installations.

Continuous Improvement

• Advocates for innovation and adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• PMP or PMI certification.
• Experience configuring data sources for various vendor databases.
• Background in enterprise-wide, large-scale environments.
• Proficiency with Ansible and/or PowerShell scripting.

Additional Information

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.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Employees 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 employees 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.
• Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Schedule & Compensation

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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 10-01-2025

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.