Humana

API Developer - Sr Software Engineer

Louisville, KY Full time

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 

The API Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, tests, and maintains Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that allow different software applications to communicate and exchange data seamlessly. This role is vital for integrating systems, enhancing functionality, and supporting both internal services and third-party integrations.

You will report to the Director of Data Engineering for CenterWell Tech - Primary Care Organization (PCO) Technology Support team.

This is a hybrid position which requires associates to come to the office at least 2 days per week. 

Office locations will be in one of our Hub sites - Louisville KY, Chicago IL, Baltimore/DC Metro, Boston MA, Atlanta GA, Tampa FL, Boulder/Denver Metro, San Francisco Bay Area CA, Irving or Houston TX.

The ideal candidate will possess technical proficiency in relevant backend programming languages such as Python, Java, C# or JavaScript (Node.js).  Deep understanding of API design principles, web service protocols (HTTP methods, status codes), and data formats like JSON and XML is essential.


Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

  • 3 or more years of experience with API development

  • Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure APIs using architectural styles like REST and GraphQL.

  • Work closely with business partners, front-end developers, back-end teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, define API needs, and ensure seamless integration.

  • Implement strong security measures, including authentication and authorization protocols (e.g., OAuth, JWT, API keys), and optimize API performance for speed and scalability through caching and rate-limiting.

  • Develop and execute automated and manual test cases (unit, integration, performance) using tools like Postman to ensure high quality, then troubleshoot and resolve any issues or bugs that arise.

  • Write clear, comprehensive, and developer-friendly documentation (e.g., using OpenAPI/Swagger) to guide other developers, and maintain existing APIs to meet evolving demands.

  • Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and established coding standards within the team. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with database systems, including both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

  • Proficiency in using version control systems (Git) and API testing tools like Postman, as well as an understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • AI-Assisted coding

  • Strong project coordination skills, with experience in breaking down projects and estimating timelines.

Work-At-Home Requirements:

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 only if approved by leadership.

  • 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.

  • Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using exciting interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information for you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

If you are selected for a first-round interview, you will receive an email correspondence inviting you to participate in a HireVue interview. In this interview, you will receive a set of interview questions you may answer via by phone or computer, and you will provide recorded or text message responses to each question. Some of the questions may require longer responses and using a computer vs phone to type responses may work best. You should anticipate this interview to take about 15-20 minutes. Your recorded interview will be reviewed, and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

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. Just to name a few:

  • Work-Life Balance

  • Generous PTO package

  • Health benefits effective day 1

  • Annual Incentive Plan

  • 401K - with company match

  • Well-being program

  • Paid Volunteer Time Off

  • Student Loan Refinancing

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.


 

$106,900 - $147,000 per year


 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

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.


About 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.