Software Development Engineer in Test- SDET

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 Become an integral member of Humana’s IT team as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET). In this vital role, you will engage with diverse, cross-functional teams to construct and enhance systems that elevate application testing and quality assurance. Your diligent efforts will guarantee that each software release adheres to the highest standards of quality, advancing both your career and Humana’s technological frontiers. Join us to make a meaningful difference in healthcare technology.

We are committed to maintaining a high-caliber team and producing top-quality code, both of which are essential to our mission. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing cloud-native solutions, leveraging AWS/Azure cloud platform APIs and Services. You should be proficient in coding within languages and frameworks compatible with that ecosystem – .Net Core (C#), and Java. Our cloud-native automation infrastructure will empower you to rapidly deploy and iterate on your code.

You will play a crucial role in designing data models, building APIs, and managing the flow of data across Humana systems and platforms. Your expertise will contribute to building an enterprise-scale microservices architecture, along with streaming technologies that are crucial for scaling our capabilities to serve our communities effectively.

Collaborating closely with senior engineers, lead developers, and the architecture team, you will focus on constructing new platforms, both large and small, and iterate through enhancements that integrate seamlessly across various channels. Additionally, you will work alongside the analytics team to establish a feedback loop, continually refining and enhancing our existing systems.

Duties:

•  Actively collaborate with the IT Quality Engineering team to ensure alignment and integration of best practices across development projects.
• Provide expert guidance and support in the selection and implementation of automation tools.
• Lead initiatives to foster the adoption of automation technologies across various teams
• Lead the design and development of software applications utilizing Microservices and API architecture.
• Develop, test, and support services facilitating integration among diverse software applications.
• Deliver all applications with a Cloud-first mindset, adhering to Agile methodologies.
• Implement Developer Efficiency Index measures such as Unit Test Coverage, automated packaging, and deployment standards.
• Partner with the Quality Enablement team to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement strategic quality enhancements. 
• Ensure all software applications meet IT Risk and compliance standards, maintaining the highest security and vulnerability-free status.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5-8 years experience as QA Engineer / SDET
• Experience with object-oriented languages, e.g., C#, Python, Java.
• Experience with software development process.
• Experience with para-functional testing, e.g., performance, security
• A strong passion for advancing healthcare through technology.
• Solid communication skills.
• Curious demeanor that will advocate for customers.
• 5-8 years of experience in systems analysis or application programming development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Proven track record in a senior developer role within complex systems.

This opportunity is not just a job, but a pathway to making significant impacts in the healthcare sector, enhancing the health outcomes for the communities we serve.

Why Humana?  

You'll experience the following perks as a full-time Humana employee:

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

• Health benefits effective day 1
• Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay
• Recognition pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Scholarships for eligible dependents
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Employee charity matching program
• Network Resource Groups (NRGs)
• Career development opportunities  

Interview Format:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue 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.

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 recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
• Employees 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 employees 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

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Social Security Task

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

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.Application Deadline: 03-17-2025
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 veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, 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.