Performance Engineer: Architect GraphQL & Cloud Standards

Humana; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana in Arlington, VA seeks a Performance Engineer to reduce years of technical debt without a rewrite. The role blends ownership of Python subsystems with Java edge-case work and establishing GraphQL architecture under a Decision Making strategy.

A mid-level, on-site position offers a clear career path and meaningful impact. The package targets significant scope across Humana’s Arlington engineering, with a focus on scalable cloud patterns, stable interfaces, and learning opportunities that

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with Google Cloud stack.
• Familiarity with Decision Making approaches and roadmap.
• Experience with Python subsystems and large codebases.
• Proficiency in Java edge-case handling and debugging.
• Understanding of GraphQL architecture and integration patterns.
• Willingness to contribute to refactoring without a formal rewrite.

Responsibilities

• Sketch the GraphQL architecture, defend it in review, then build the thing
• Set the Google Cloud coding standards the rest of Humana engineering follows
• Replace the brittle GraphQL hack with a Decision Making solution that survives Arlington scale
• Own the unhurried Python subsystem that the rest of Humana quietly depends on
• Pair-program tricky Java edge cases with engineers across Arlington, VA

Skills

Google Cloud

Decision Making

Python

Java

Tools

GraphQL

Job description

Humana in Arlington, VA seeks a Performance Engineer to reduce years of technical debt without a rewrite. The role blends ownership of Python subsystems with Java edge-case work and establishing GraphQL architecture under a Decision Making strategy.

A mid-level, on-site position offers a clear career path and meaningful impact. The package targets significant scope across Humana’s Arlington engineering, with a focus on scalable cloud patterns, stable interfaces, and learning opportunities that