Senior Application Architect

## Senior Application ArchitectApplylocations: Dallas, TX: Louisville, KY: Nashville, TNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-415598# **Become a part of our caring community**The Senior Application Architect designs and develops IT applications architecture solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. The Senior Application Architect work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.We are seeking a highly skilled **Senior Application Architect** who is deeply technical, hands-on, and passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. This role requires an architect who actively works alongside development teams (not just high-level design) and contributes to implementation, prototyping, and innovation—especially in AI-driven solutions.**Key Responsibilities*** Act as a **hands-on architect** with ~35–40% coding involvement* Design and implement **scalable, event-driven architectures*** Collaborate with **Tech Leads** to ensure designs are executed effectively* Partner with **Solution Architects** to align with enterprise and domain strategies* Develop **POCs and AI-driven solutions** to showcase innovation* Drive **performance, reliability, and security best practices*** Define **integration patterns, standards, and documentation*** Contribute to **data architecture and governance****What We’re Looking For*** A **hands-on “builder” architect**, not just a conceptual designer* Strong ownership with the ability to translate architecture into working solutions* Passion for innovation, especially **AI and cloud-native applications**# **Use your skills to make an impact****Required Skills*** Strong expertise in **.NET Core (including Windows Forms experience)*** Hands-on experience with **Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka preferred)*** Strong background in **API design and development*** Solid experience with **Cloud Platforms (Azure and/or GCP)*** Deep understanding of **Low-Level Design (LLD)** with ability to work closely with development teams* Strong experience in **SQL and database design****Preferred Skills & Experience*** Experience with **Redis / Caching mechanisms*** Knowledge of **Performance Optimization techniques*** Understanding of **Security & Compliance frameworks*** Exposure to **AI Strategy, Governance, and implementation*** Familiarity with **Appian*** Experience with **Integration Patterns and distributed systems*** Knowledge of **Data Modeling, Storage, and Archival strategies*** Experience in **Data Governance practices*** Strong focus on **Documentation & Standards*** Experience defining **System Reliability and Guardrails*** Exposure to **High-Level Architecture (HLD)*** Experience in the **Pharmacy / Healthcare domain** is a strong advantage**Additional 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 yearThis 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**About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our 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 and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr