The Senior Application Architect at Humana designs and develops IT architecture solutions that address complex business challenges, ensuring alignment with Humana’s enterprise technology standards. This role delivers application modernization, secure automation, and the adoption of reusable architectures.
The architect collaborates with enterprise teams to advance security, operational excellence, and cost beneficial solutions across the organization.
We are hiring an Application Architect to support solution design and delivery specifically for Humana's corporate Legal technology demands. You will partner with the Lead Application Architect to design modern, secure, scalable applications and guide engineering teams through implementation.
Key Responsibilities
• Design end-to-end application architectures (UI, API, data, integrations, security).
• Create architecture diagrams, design docs, and reusable patterns for cloud, SaaS, AI, and legacy modernization.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams; conduct design and code reviews.
• Ensure all solutions follow enterprise standards for security, scalability, and resiliency.
• Support projects across the SDLC and collaborate with DevOps, Security, Cloud, and Data teams.
• Participate in POCs and technology evaluations.
• Coordinate issue resolution with production support team(s).
Why Join
• Work closely with the Lead Application Architect on high-impact, cross-functional projects; substantial exposure to AI development and other innovative automation
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
• 6+ years in application development, 2+ years in architecture or technical design.
• Strong experience with modern stacks (React/Angular, .NET/Java/Python/Node).
• Knowledge of Azure cloud services, containers, APIs, and CI/CD.
• Understanding of IAM (Azure AD) and secret management (HashiCorp Vault).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with AI/ML-enabled apps, RAG, or automation platforms.
• Experience with cloud migrations, legacy modernization, and event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to enterprise domains like Compliance, HR, Finance, Legal, or Risk.
Additional Information
Work-At-Home 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
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Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.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: 01-13-2026About 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.
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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.
