• As a Lead Software Engineer, you will drive the design, implementation, and evolution of our observability and logging platforms
• You'll lead enterprise-scale initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure our systems are reliable, scalable, and performant
• Applying deep technical expertise to solve real-world challenges
• You'll work closely with SRE, Security, Networking, Platform Engineering, and Data Science teams to evolve our observability strategy using AI/ML and cloud-native technologies
• Architect and optimize observability environments through software engineering best practices
• Build automation scripts and tools to streamline observability instrumentation and deployment
• Integrate observability into CI/CD pipelines using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration management tools
• Conduct observability code reviews and implement automated validation checks
• Build AI-native tools for autonomous issue detection and resolution
• Lead the design of distributed systems focused on reliability, scalability, and performance
• Manage data routing, transformation, and endpoint monitoring integrations
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate across teams to align observability strategies with business goals

Communicate technical insights and recommendations to leadership *Use your skills to make an impact**

• GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Infrastructure as Code (eg
• Terraform, Ansible)
• REST, gRPC)
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise & ES (SPL, dashboards, correlation searches, data models)
• Scaled and complex Data onboarding (HEC, UF, TA development)
• Integration with SNOW, SOAR, ITSM/SecOps tools
• Monitoring and alerting strategy design
• Budget management and cost optimization
• Automation and continuous delivery practices
• Leading cross-functional programs across technologies
• In this interview, you will receive a set of interview questions over your phone and computer, and you will provide recorded or text message/written responses to each question

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required *Scheduled Weekly Hours**

• You should be fluent in the principles of open telemetry, log ingestion, and event correlation across distributed systems
• Associate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years in software/infrastructure engineering with observability/logging focus
• Strong foundation in operating systems, networking, algorithms, and distributed systems
• Programming (eg
• System architecture and AI Ops
• CI/CD (eg
• Cloud-native development (eg
• Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Agile delivery experience and strategic thinking around observability maturity
• 5+ years with a technical bachelor's degree
• Open telemetry
• Experience with Dynatrace, Cribl, Grafana
• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended to support Humana applications, per associate
• Wireless, Wired Cable or DSL connection is suggested
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if they provide an optimal connection for associates

The use of these methods must be approved by leadership. (See Wireless, Wired Cable or DSL Connection in Exceptions, Section 7.0 in this policy.) _**Must be able to work EST._

• Python, .Net, Java, Go, Node.js)

All Humana associates approved for the Home or Hybrid Home/Office work styles are required to self-provide wireless, wired cable or DSL access to the internet at the connectivity speeds required by the company to successfully perform their job with the exception of associates who live or work from home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota

• Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families
• We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security-both today and in the future, including:
• Health benefits effective day 1
• Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay
• Recognition pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Scholarships for eligible dependents
• Employee charity matching program
• Network Resource Groups (NRGs)
• Career development opportunities

Humana will not pay for or reimburse Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates for any portion of the cost of their self-provided internet service, with the exception of associates who live or work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota

• 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 *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
• 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