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Job Description Summary
Humana is seeking a Senior DevOps Platform Engineer to advance our healthcare technology initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, compliant cloud infrastructure on Azure and GCP, supporting enterprise-scale engineering teams. Key duties include building modern CI/CD pipelines, deploying and managing Kubernetes-based workloads, building helm charts, GitOps patterns, integrating security tools, automating workflows using PowerShell, Bash, and Python, and ensuring HIPAA and SOC2 compliance. The position also involves troubleshooting complex incidents, providing on-call support, enhancing developer experience through standards and documentation, and participating in Agile ceremonies. Ideal candidates should have experience IT infrastructure, significant hands-on DevOps experience, strong automation and troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with healthcare or regulated environments. Technical proficiency with cloud platforms, CI/CD tools, containers, security integrations, and scripting is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure on Azure and GCP
• Develop, operate, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Harness, GitHub Actions and GitOps - ArgoCD
• Deploy and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes (AKS, GKE, OpenShift)
• Implement security best practices, administer and integrate tools such as SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory and Jfrog Xray.
• Deep understanding of feature flag management and progressive delivery techniques using LaunchDarkly. 
• Develop automation scripts in PowerShell, Bash, and Python
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub CoPilot) to build self-service capabilities and enable agentic engineering workflows
• Ensure HIPAA and SOC2 compliance throughout DevOps processes
• Configure, optimize, and support build agents and runners (Linux, Windows, GHRunners)
• Provide L3 and on-call support for infrastructure and platform services
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform incidents independently
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and scalability to ensure optimal operation
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives), backlog grooming, and continuous improvement
• Create documentation, standards, and reusable templates to enhance developer experience

Technical Skills:

• Cloud: Azure, GCP, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitOps, ArgoCD
• Containers: Kubernetes, AKS, GKE, OpenShift
• Quality, Security and Feature Flag Tools: SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, LaunchDarkly
• Operating Systems: Strong Linux/Unix administration
• Scripting: PowerShell, Advanced Bash, Python
• AI Tools: Experience with Windsurf or similar AI development tools
• Monitoring: Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and observability tools
• Certifications: Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, Kubernetes) are a plus

Key Competencies

• Self-sufficient problem solver
• Strong automation mindset
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Deep understanding of healthcare compliance requirements
• Ability to lead and work independently on complex projects

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure and operations
• 5+ years hands-on DevOps experience
• Healthcare or regulated environment experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise DevOps platforms
• Familiarity with DORA metrics and DevOps maturity models
• Experience integrating automated testing and security tools into CI/CD
• Background in regulated/compliance-driven environments (healthcare a plus)

Additional Information:

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 [email protected] with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

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.

WAH Internet Statement
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

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.

 

$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.

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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.