Lead Full Stack Engineer, AI Solutions

Lead Full Stack Engineer, AI Solutions Humana is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer, AI Solutions to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable digital platforms and AI-enabled solutions across enterprise environments. This role combines hands-on full stack engineering leadership with forward-deployed problem solving, partnering closely with business leaders, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate complex, evolving requirements into secure, production-grade systems. The ideal candidate brings deep experience across front-end and back-end development, cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and modern AI/ML operations. This person will lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and work directly with stakeholders to build high-quality solutions that improve business outcomes and align with enterprise standards, governance, and modernization initiatives. This position requires a physical presence in one of the following market locations: Louisville, KY, Dallas, TX, Washington, DC, and Chicago, IL. Key Responsibilities Lead technical architecture, solution design, and engineering vision for business-critical platforms and AI-enabled applications Serve as a senior technical leader across all stages of software development, including front-end development, back-end development, database integrations, APIs, user experience, hosting, and server management Translate ambiguous business problems into scalable, production-ready solutions by partnering with business leaders, solution owners, and enterprise technology teams Drive discovery and workflow mapping to identify automation opportunities, evaluate technical feasibility, and define success metrics Design and prototype cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions, including application architecture, system integrations, deployment patterns, and operational models Build and deploy production-grade applications, RESTful APIs, AI/ML pipelines, and distributed services using approved enterprise technology patterns Lead by example through hands-on engineering across platform, backend, frontend, and mobile technologies Mentor and coach a small team of high-performing engineers, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement Review code, pull requests, and architecture decisions, providing constructive and actionable feedback Evaluate problems strategically and tactically, using strong problem-solving skills, data structures, and algorithms to determine the best course of action Partner with senior business and functional leaders to define technical direction and support enterprise decision-making Collaborate with architecture, review, and governance teams, including ARB/TRB and EA/EAI stakeholders, to align solutions with enterprise standards Support implementation of Cloud 3.0 and modernization design patterns, including onboarding, development readiness, deployment, troubleshooting, and security alignment Ensure solutions comply with enterprise processes for architecture review, AI governance, cloud onboarding, and operational readiness Investigate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, tools, and engineering practices that improve speed, quality, scalability, and maintainability Optimize systems based on stakeholder and user feedback, and document workflows and implementation details for operational handoff and long-term support Contribute insights from delivery experiences back to internal product, platform, and architecture teams to improve reusable enterprise capabilities Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including senior-level software engineering experience on large-scale technology initiatives 2+ years of project or technical leadership experience Demonstrated ability to lead significant design and development efforts with minimal supervision Experience building scalable web platforms, enterprise applications, and highly available web services Strong full stack engineering experience across modern front-end and back-end technologies Tech lead-level proficiency in one or more programming languages and frameworks such as TypeScript, Node.js, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Vue.js, Angular, or similar Experience with React Native Experience with JSON, RESTful web services, client-server interactions, and microservices patterns Experience designing solution architecture and delivering secure, scalable cloud-native systems Knowledge of Azure Cloud Services or equivalent cloud platforms Experience with infrastructure and security as code Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AKS Demonstrated experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence development operations, including implementing, maintaining, and monitoring ML/AI pipelines using industry-standard tools and frameworks Strong understanding of Agentic AI concepts and processes Ability to work effectively with incomplete and evolving requirements, using sound judgment and technical insight to drive progress Strong communication and presentation skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience collaborating with governance and review bodies and cross-functional teams in enterprise environments Experience working within Centers of Excellence (COEs) and executing established playbooks Strong time management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule Comfortable giving and receiving feedback across engineering teams and broader organizational stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Experience with Adobe Experience Platform Experience with Generative AI tools and AI platforms on GCP, Azure, or other cloud environments Background in forward-deployed engineering, consulting-style delivery, or embedded enterprise solution development Experience integrating AI solutions into real-world business workflows while accounting for compliance, operational constraints, and enterprise standards Work at Home Requirements To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. 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. $129,300 - $177,800 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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.