Senior Application Architect

Humana•Work at Home - Kentucky, KY

18h•$106,900 - $147,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Application Architect designs and develops IT application architecture solutions for business problems in alignment with enterprise architecture direction and standards. The role involves moderately complex to complex work requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors, and operates with considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches. The architect performs technical planning, develops and modifies architecture specifications, and creates specifications for new products, services, applications, and service offerings. The role assesses the compatibility and integration of proposed products and services to support an integrated architecture across interdependent applications. It also begins to influence department strategy and makes technical approach decisions for project components independently. This position partners with business leaders to develop technology roadmaps and solution strategies, leads architecture and design for enterprise applications and integrations, and evaluates emerging technology, AI capabilities, and legacy platforms. It serves as a technology liaison across several corporate functions and provides technical leadership for complex application and production support issues. The position is remote, with occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings. A dedicated work area and an internet connection with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload are required for home work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
7 or more years of experience in application architecture, solution architecture, or enterprise technology leadership.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
Experience evaluating enterprise software platforms, cloud technologies, integration solutions, and modern application architectures.
Strong understanding of AI technologies, governance practices, and practical business applications.
Experience supporting information security, data governance, privacy, and Enterprise Information Protection (EIP) requirements.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues while balancing business priorities.
Excellent communication, relationship management, and leadership skills.
For work at home, a self-provided internet service with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speed, and a dedicated work space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to develop technology roadmaps and solution strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and legacy platforms to identify opportunities for innovation, modernization, and business value.
Lead architecture and design efforts for enterprise applications, integrations, and digital solutions.
Serve as the primary technology liaison across Legal, Privacy, Compliance, Government Affairs, Humana Foundation, and Corporate Communications.
Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions while ensuring appropriate governance, security, and responsible-use practices.
Ensure compliance with Enterprise Information Protection (EIP), cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical leadership in triaging, troubleshooting, and resolving complex application and production support issues.
Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, infrastructure, and delivery teams to implement scalable, secure, and supportable solutions.
Perform technical planning, architecture development, and modification of specifications.
Develop specifications for new products, services, applications, and service offerings.
Assess compatibility and integration of proposed products and services to support an integrated architecture across interdependent applications.