Humana
Humana
Humana is a healthcare and health insurance company focused on improving health outcomes for individuals, communities, and the broader healthcare system. Its work includes Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS plans serving populations such as seniors and military members. Humana also emphasizes an inclusive workplace built around belonging, mutual respect, and opportunities for employees to contribute to the company’s health-focused mission.

Associate Director of Data Platform Engineering

Lead Humana’s enterprise SQL Server and data platform strategy, overseeing governance, reliability, and modernization. Manage engineering teams and strategic technology initiatives.

Description

  • Set technical plans, architecture, and roadmaps for enterprise SQL Server and data platform services
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards, governance, policies, and best practices
  • Keep platforms available, scalable, reliable, secure, and performant
  • Oversee data platform operations, automation, integrations, and tooling initiatives
  • Lead and develop engineering teams, building accountability and continuous improvement
  • Work with technology and business stakeholders on strategic platform initiatives
  • Resolve complex technical issues and manage vendor relationships and cross-functional projects
  • Advance modernization and service improvements across data platform engineering
  • Develop and govern specifications for SQL Server products and services
  • Evaluate compatibility and integration across interdependent technologies
  • Maintain a cohesive platform architecture
  • Lead managers or specialized professional associates

Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field
  • Bring at least 6 years of technical experience in data engineering, database administration, platform engineering, or a related discipline
  • Have at least 2 years of leadership or people management experience
  • Have experience supporting and managing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments
  • Have experience with data platform architecture, database technologies, automation, and system integrations
  • Have experience creating engineering standards, governance models, and operational best practices
  • Have experience leading technical projects and initiatives
  • Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
  • Have experience improving customer and business outcomes through technology solutions
  • Have experience with large-scale data platform modernization initiatives
  • Have cloud platform experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Know automation, DevOps, and CI/CD practices
  • Have experience working in complex enterprise environments
  • Maintain home internet speeds of at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload for home or hybrid work
  • Be able to work in a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

  • Bonus incentive plan tied to company and/or individual performance
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays
  • Personal holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Remote work arrangement
  • Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings
  • Dedicated home workspace requirements to protect member PHI/HIPAA information
  • Employer-supported home internet requirements for remote work

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