Humana

Lead Applications Architect- Site Reliability Engineering

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Lead Site Reliability Application Architect

Position Overview

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Lead Site Reliability Application Architect owns the technical strategy, support, and implementation for the applications related to the Clinical systems. The Lead Application Architect works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. We are looking for an architect with deep expertise in .Net and SQL to drive reliability-focused architecture across our clinical systems. In this SRE-centered role, you will assist in designing and optimizing solutions for performance, resiliency, fault-tolerance, and self-healing capabilities. You will collaborate closely with development teams to embed observability, automate recovery, reduce toil and technical debts across the applications we support. If you are passionate about building resilient .NET-based services and leading reliability—first initiatives, APPLY TODAY!

Responsibilities

  • Partner across multiple development, vendor, platform, security, and SRE teams to ensure technical production readiness of all changes deploying to production.
  • Technical owner of the Operational Excellence deliverables for projects transitioning from pilot to production, reviewing and approving production releases.
  • Technical leader of SRE Intake for projects across multiple SRE Towers and teams, assessing capability, monitoring, automation, and quality of planned technologies.
  • SRE Technical SME providing leadership, guidance, and coaching to multiple Towers’ associates and vendor resources.
  • Lead the team during critical issues and drives the issues to closure.
  • Identify observability gaps in existing/ new applications and works with the team to improve alerts/ monitoring.
  • Use your skills to make an impact.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 8 or more years of experience as a senior developer in large IT projects across Clinical IT.
  • 3 or more years of experience working with Clinical platforms and has experience/knowledge on SRE practices.
  • Prior technical project lead experience for .NET + SQL related projects.
  • Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
  • Hands-on experience with observability tools and experience with creating dashboards/ alerts for measuring KPIs.

Work-At-Home Requirements

  • Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office.
  • Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
  • A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mbps download x 10mbps upload) is required.
  • Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
  • 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.

Employment Type

  • Full time

Location Type

  • [Information not provided]

Salary

  • [Information not provided]

Pay Range

  • The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week)
    • [Information not provided]

Skills

.NET
SQL
Site Reliability Engineering
Architecture
Observability
Automation
Resiliency
Fault-tolerance
Self-healing
Technical Debt Reduction

Humana

Health insurance provider for seniors and military

About Humana

Humana provides health and well-being services, focusing on Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, military personnel, and communities. Their plans include HMO, PPO, and PFFS options, designed to improve health outcomes through comprehensive and flexible coverage. Humana's revenue comes from government contracts and member premiums, and they aim to maintain high renewal rates by offering quality service and competitive benefits. The company stands out by fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging among its employees, while also ensuring accessibility for all members, including offering free language interpreter services. Humana's goal is to deliver value to its members through an extensive provider network and innovative health solutions.

Louisville, KentuckyHeadquarters
1961Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Potential over-reliance on AI could disrupt operations if systems fail or are compromised.
Rising medical costs and tightening Medicare reimbursements may strain financial performance.
Leadership change with new CEO Jim Rechtin could lead to strategic disruptions.

Differentiation

Humana is a leader in Medicare Advantage plans, focusing on seniors and military personnel.
The company emphasizes inclusivity, offering free language interpreter services for accessibility.
Humana leverages AI and cloud technologies through a partnership with Google Cloud.

Upsides

Humana's investment in Healthpilot enhances digital enrollment for Medicare options.
The company is the first insurer to cover TMS therapy for adolescent depression.
Humana's focus on value-based care aims to improve outcomes for kidney disease patients.

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