Job Description

Description

The Lead Software Engineer codes software applications based on business requirements. The Lead Software Engineer works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. The Lead Software Engineer standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software. Oversees testing and debugging and develops fixes. Researches complaints and makes necessary adjustments and/or recommendations to resolve complex software related issues. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision. Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Responsibilities

The Lead Software Engineer codes software applications based on business requirements. The Lead Software Engineer works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. The Lead Software Engineer standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software. Oversees testing and debugging and develops fixes. Researches complaints and makes necessary adjustments and/or recommendations to resolve complex software related issues. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision. Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning, Analysis and Design

* Understand business purpose of software solution requests

* Contribute to major feature planning

* Contribute to process of estimating costs for proposed solutions

* Contribute to analysis of how to best meet purpose and features resulting in logical requirements documentation (can include build, buy or hybrid solutions)

* Design solutions to meet objectives (data structures, system processes, services, user interfaces, etc.)

* Mentor and guide team members in the completion of their assignments

* Work with architecture team to explore new tools, techniques, etc. to improve solution delivery

Development, Integration, Testing and Implementation

* Write, update and maintain in-house engineered software solutions utilizing Humana Military approved tools

* Write, update and maintain software to integrate purchase software solutions utilizing Humana Military approved tools

* Configure purchased software to meet business and IT requirements

* Mentor junior team members and guide their software engineering tasks

* Prepare comprehensive test cases for functional and regression testing plans

* Assist testing teams with automating test cases

* Assist end users with UAT as needed

* Prepare detailed deployment plans to include rollback

* Contribute to system disaster recovery planning, documentation and execution

* Prepare system documentation as directed

* Provide on call support as scheduled

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree (technical area desired), or equivalent technical training

* Eight years of Information Technology experience, working with web applications and development

* Web Development experience with C, JavaScript, JSON, HTML, CSS and SQL

* Two years of current experience using Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, .NET Core, MVC

* Database development experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Stored Procedures and SSIS

* Experience with configuring and integrating chat and secure messaging software

* Experience in designing and developing efficient and high availability Web Services/Rest APIs

* Performance testing, profiling and tuning

* Ability to perform analysis and design, requirements gathering, documentation, programming, testing, system installation and/or conversion

* Good written and verbal communication skills

* Experience with Microsoft Office tools

* Ability to work well in a team development setting

* Demonstrated ability to assess Third Party IT security and software capabilities, identify risk and improvement opportunities, and enhance organizational awareness and effectiveness.

Work At Home Requirements

* Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office (Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role). A minimum standard speed of 10x1 (10mbs download x 1mbs upload) is required.

* A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

* Our Department of Defense contract requires U.S. Citizenship

* Successfully receive interim approval for government security clearance (eQIP - Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing)

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's Degree

* Project management experience

* Healthcare experience

* Full Stack development

* Services architecture

* Azure Cloud Services experience

* AI development experience

Additional Information

Work Location: Louisville, KY Humana Government Business office Or Work from Home
Work Style: Traditional (from an Office) or Work at Home (If located outside a 2 hour range of Louisville, KY)

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Modern Hire Text to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire Text allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from 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 a correspondence inviting you to participate in a Modern Hire Text interview. In this interview, you review a set of interview questions over your phone and you will provide text responses to each question. You should anticipate this interview to take about 15 to 20 minutes. Your text message interview will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
Scheduled Weekly Hours

40