Humana

Senior Cloud Architect, Kubernetes Engineering

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health Insurance, Information TechnologyIndustries

Senior Cloud Architect, Kubernetes Engineering

Position Overview

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first! Do you have a passion for designing and engineering innovative capabilities on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to advance cloud platform infrastructure? Are you motivated by opportunities to drive cost optimization and improve operational efficiency across Kubernetes clusters and related services?

At Humana, you will play a critical role as a Senior Cloud Architect, Kubernetes Engineering in shaping our cloud strategy by leveraging the latest technologies and best practices. Your expertise will directly impact the scalability, security, and reliability of our cloud environments, enabling us to deliver exceptional solutions to our customers. If you are excited to make a difference in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.

The Senior Cloud Architect leads the planning, design, and engineering of enterprise-level infrastructure and platforms related to cloud computing. The Senior Cloud Architect work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Responsibilities

The Senior Cloud Architect:

  • Engineers new AKS and GKE capabilities supporting Humana's cloud platform infrastructure.
  • Enables cost optimization opportunities and operational efficiencies related to Kubernetes clusters and associated services.
  • Designs, implements, and maintains scalable Kubernetes infrastructure.
  • Optimizes Kubernetes cluster performance, resource utilization, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to Kubernetes infrastructure and deployments.
  • Stays up-to-date with Kubernetes ecosystem developments.
  • Supports and works on version upgrades, compute, optimization, local accounts, backup and disaster recovery, monitoring, scalability, etc.
  • Performs technical planning, architecture development, and modification of specifications for cloud computing environments.
  • Develops specifications for new IT cloud computing 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.
  • Begins to influence department’s strategy.
  • Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction.
  • Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5 or more years of technical experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes engineering
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • AKS Certification
  • GKE Certification
  • Cloud platform experience with Azure, GCP, or AWS
  • Prior experience with OpenShift

Employment Type

  • Full time

Location/Work Style

  • Remote US (Must be able to work 9am-5pm EST hours)

Work at Home Guidance

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:

  • 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.

Why Humana?

At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it’s important to us too. That’s why we’re committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life.

  • Work-Life Balance
  • Generous PTO package
  • Health benefits effective day 1
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • 401K - Excellent company match
  • Well-being program
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off

If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana.

Skills

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Cloud Platform Infrastructure
Cost Optimization
Operational Efficiency
Kubernetes
Scalability
Security
Reliability
Infrastructure Design
Platform Engineering
Performance Optimization
Resource Utilization
Troubleshooting
Version Upgrades
Compute Optimization
Disaster Recovery
Monitoring

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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