Software Engineer

Humana; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Software Engineer to help build a new Pharmacy Eligibility application and modernize legacy components. The role focuses on scalable backend workflows and reliable performance to ensure timely adjudication of member claims.

This remote position requires occasional meetings within an hour of Louisville, Nashville, or Dallas, and offers competitive compensation and a bonus plan based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in systems analysis or application programming development.
• Experience in PySpark, Databricks and Cloud engineering.
• Experience deploying and maintaining Cloud based applications using Azure App Service or Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Experience with relational databases at scale.
• Knowledge of server-side languages .Net, .Net Core or .Net Framework 7.0 and higher.
• Experience with event driven or message driven systems.
• Experience with CI/CD software development methodology.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver high-quality software solutions that enhance healthcare and wellness experiences.
• Develop to optimize scalability, reliability, stability and maintainability.
• Participate across the full development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, optimizing, and deploying production-ready systems.
• Improve engineering quality through robust testing strategies, tooling, automation, and adherence to standards.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams, partnering with product, architecture, and quality assurance to create solutions aligned with business and consumer needs.
• Contribute to an engineering culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and continuous improvement of the consumer journey.
• Serve as a technical authority, driving architectural direction, elevating engineering quality, and delivering scalable applications that support healthcare outcomes.

Skills

3+ years experience

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

PySpark

Databricks

Azure App Service

Azure Kubernetes Service

PostgreSQL

MS-SQL

Kafka

Angular/React/Vue

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

At Humana, a Fortune 100 healthcare technology leader, our Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) platform is a critical engine supporting millions of members, pharmacists, and clinical partners. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and help shape the Future of PBM Technology.

As a Software Engineer 2, you will be building a brand-new Pharmacy Eligibility application. This will involve modernizing legacy components, improved resiliency and performance, and enhanced backend workflows. The goal is to ensure our members get their claims adjudicated in a timely manner.

• This is a remote work opportunity, but you must work within one hour of Louisville, KY, Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN for occasional meetings, work sessions or conferences. **

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver high-quality software solutions that enhance healthcare and wellness experiences.
• Develop to optimize scalability, reliability, stability and maintainability.
• Participate across the full development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, optimizing, and deploying production-ready systems.
• Improve engineering quality through robust testing strategies, tooling, automation, and adherence to standards.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams, partnering with product, architecture, and quality assurance to create solutions aligned with business and consumer needs.
• Contribute to an engineering culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and continuous improvement of the consumer journey.
• Serve as a technical authority, driving architectural direction, elevating engineering quality, and delivering scalable applications that support healthcare outcomes.

This role will get some direction from a Senior Software Engineer and is well-suited for individuals seeking opportunities in cutting-edge technology, including the use of AI tools such as Claude code or GitHub Copilot.

Required Qualifications

Use your skills to make an impact

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of experience in systems analysis or application programming development
• Experience in PySpark, Databricks and Cloud engineering
• Experience deploying and maintaining Cloud based applications using Azure App Service or Azure Kubernetes Service
• Experience with relational databases at scale
• Knowledge of server-side languages .Net, .Net Core or .Net Framework 7.0 and higher
• Experience with event driven or message driven systems
• Experience with CI/CD software development methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• PBM experience
• Experience using GCP or Azure
• Experience with PostgreSQL or MS-SQL
• Experience with Kafka Streaming platform
• Experience with a modern, client-side framework such as Angular, React or Vue

Work-At-Home Requirements

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
• Associates 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 associates 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

Work at Home Requirements: 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. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. 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.

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.

$80,900 - $110,300 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.