[Hiring] Senior Product Engineer @Humana

Role Description

The Senior Product Engineer helps decide what we build, not just how we build it. This is a senior engineering role at its foundation. You design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications end to end, and you meet a high bar for engineering craft. You also own the product: you shape what we build, influence what goes on the roadmap, and are measured by the outcomes your work produces rather than the tickets you close. You explore before you commit, propose the work as often as you receive it, and sharpen requirements rather than simply implement them.

You will build accessible user interfaces, implement robust back-end microservices, and integrate the two with GraphQL, all while exercising considerable latitude over technical approach. Strong product instinct here does not lower the engineering bar; it raises the overall one.

How We Work

We work in an agent-accelerated, skills-driven engineering practice. Our engineers use AI coding tools like Claude Code as a core part of daily development. They also build and maintain the shared skills and tooling that make that workflow effective, rather than only consuming what someone else set up. You will extend your environment, not just operate inside it.

This is an emerging practice, not a settled playbook. The line between product and engineering is blurring, and on this team you will help establish how that works rather than inherit a finished process. If building a new way of working sounds like the reason to take the job rather than a source of uncertainty, you are the person we are looking for.

Responsibilities

• Shape what we build:
  • Propose and challenge what goes on the roadmap, not just how it gets implemented.
  • Turn a rough problem into a defined piece of work, write the stories yourself, and sharpen requirements rather than waiting for them to arrive fully formed.
• Own outcomes:
  • Measure success by the impact your work has (adoption, accessibility, performance, reliability), not by the number of tickets closed.
  • Set and pursue the outcomes that matter for the products you own.
• Explore before committing:
  • Run discovery, spikes, and prototypes to test whether something is the right thing to build before investing in a full implementation.
• Stay close to the problem:
  • Engage directly with users and stakeholders to understand the problems behind the requests, when access to them allows; carry what you learn back into the work.
• End-to-end delivery:
  • Independently design, develop, and deploy full-stack applications, including accessible UIs, GraphQL APIs, and Node.js-based microservices, ensuring seamless integration across all layers.
• Accessible UI development:
  • Build responsive, WCAG 2.2-compliant user interfaces with accessibility as a first-class concern, including semantic HTML, ARIA, keyboard navigation, and screen reader testing.
• Performance and security:
  • Optimize application performance (e.g., lazy loading, code splitting, query complexity analysis) and implement security best practices (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, input validation).
• Test-driven development:
  • Follow TDD principles to write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Engineering rigor is non-negotiable regardless of how fast the tooling lets us move.
• Microservices architecture:
  • Architect and implement scalable, domain-driven microservices with Node.js, adhering to modern best practices such as API-first design and cloud-native principles.
• GraphQL expertise:
  • Design and develop efficient GraphQL services, including schema design, query optimization (e.g., batching, caching), and integration with front-end and back-end systems.
• Cloud integration:
  • Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP, or AWS), leveraging container technologies (e.g., Docker or Kubernetes) for scalability and resilience.
• Extend our tooling:
  • Build and maintain the AI-accelerated development skills and tooling the team relies on, improving how we all work rather than only using what exists.
• Collaboration:
  • Partner with cross-functional Agile teams, including designers, product managers, and other engineers, to deliver impactful technical solutions that align with business goals.
• Documentation:
  • Maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation for APIs, microservices, and front-end components to support team collaboration and future maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated ownership of product or technical direction, not just execution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years focused on full-stack web development.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with React, with additional exposure to Vue.js, Next.js, or Lit preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.2 success criteria, semantic HTML, ARIA patterns, and assistive technology testing.
• Minimum of 2 years designing and implementing GraphQL APIs using Apollo Server.
• At least 2 years of experience developing back-end services with Node.js.
• At least 1 year of experience building and deploying microservices in a production environment.
• Proven experience applying TDD to deliver high-quality, testable code.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Knowledge of front-end performance optimization techniques.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specifications, and GraphQL best practices.
• Experience interacting with databases, both SQL and NoSQL varieties.
• Experience with event streaming.
• Experience with cloud platforms, with Azure strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with containerization tools.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback in code reviews and design discussions.
• Comfortable operating without a settled playbook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working familiarity with TanStack Query or TanStack Router.
• Experience with Module Federation for building and consuming micro-frontend applications.
• Experience with Apollo Federation or optimizing GraphQL performance in large-scale systems.
• Familiarity with Python and FastAPI for building lightweight microservices.
• Hands-on experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools.
• Microsoft Azure Developer, AWS Certified Developer, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry standards.
• Experience integrating LLMs or AI APIs into production applications.

Requirements

• To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service must meet the following criteria:
  • Minimum download speed of 25 Mbps.
  • Minimum upload speed of 10 Mbps.
  • Wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is suggested.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
• Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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 based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

• 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.
• Many other opportunities.

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.