The Principal Software Engineer codes, designs, and enhances software applications based on business and platform requirements. This role provides strategic technical guidance and hands-on engineering expertise to multiple functional teams. The Principal Software Engineer is a recognized subject matter expert who influences enterprise-wide platforms, applies advanced technical knowledge across multiple domains, and contributes directly to the delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives in a regulated environment.
The Principal Software Engineer serves as a hands-on technical authority for an enterprise Appian platform supporting multiple business initiatives. This role standardizes engineering quality, development practices, and platform governance while actively designing and developing software solutions across concurrent initiatives.
Designs, develops, and enhances enterprise software solutions using Appian low-code capabilities, including process models, SAIL interfaces, record types, expression rules, and reusable components
Applies advanced expertise in Appian platform configuration, security models, and performance optimization to resolve complex technical issues
Develops and supports Appian integrations using RESTful services, APIs, and enterprise data sources
Contributes hands-on to Appian-based workflow and case management solutions supporting multiple concurrent initiatives
Evaluates and implements Appian platform features and upgrades to improve scalability, reliability, and developer efficiency
Provides technical guidance on Appian best practices while ensuring alignment with enterprise engineering standards
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
10+ years of active Appian experience with deep expertise in enterprise-wide enablement.
Hands-on development experience with Appian.
Experience with Autoscale techniques and high throughput/volume application design
Experience developing workflow-driven and case-based applications in large-scale environments
Strong understanding of platform security, integrations, and data access patterns. Hands on experience with API development.
Experience in AI Modeling & effective use of Appian AI capabilities.
This role operates in a HIPAA-regulated healthcare environment, requiring strong discipline around security, compliance, auditability, and reliability.
Preferred Qualifications
Appian Certified Lead Developer or Appian Certified Architect or equivalent platform certification.
WAH requirements
WAH 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 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay 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.
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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 02-05-2026About us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
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.
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What We Do
At Humana, our cultural foundation is aligned to helping members achieve their best health by delivering personalized, simplified, whole-person healthcare experiences. Recognizing healthcare needs continue to evolve for each person, for each family and for each community, Humana continuously creates innovative solutions and resources that help people live their healthiest lives on their terms –when and where they need it. Our employees are at the heart of making this happen and that’s why we are dedicated to building an organization of dynamic talent whose experience and passion center on putting the customer first.
