DevOps Engineer

About The Company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading health and wellness company dedicated to putting health first for its members, employees, and communities. With a focus on innovative healthcare solutions and insurance services, Humana strives to improve the overall quality of life for diverse populations including Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military personnel, and underserved communities. Through its comprehensive healthcare offerings and commitment to excellence, Humana is transforming the way health services are delivered, making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and personalized. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages continuous improvement, innovation, and a commitment to community well-being.

About The Role As a Lead AI/ML DevOps Engineer at Humana, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development, deployment, and monitoring of artificial intelligence and machine learning models and systems. Your expertise will ensure the seamless integration of AI/ML solutions into production environments, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and performance. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers, and cross-functional teams to establish best practices, governance policies, and automation strategies that enhance the efficiency of AI/ML operations. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a DevOps culture that promotes agility, continuous improvement, and adherence to security and compliance standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of AI/ML deployment in a dynamic, innovative healthcare environment, making a tangible impact on patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on governance, cloud infrastructure, and automation
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps Pipelines and GitHub Actions
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce governance policies and standards across all deployment pipelines to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Drive the adoption of DevOps governance practices, implementing controls to streamline software delivery and improve reliability
• Establish and monitor DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment) metrics to evaluate performance and identify improvement areas
• Create, maintain, and enhance dashboards to provide visibility into key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics
• Promote a DevOps mindset, fostering agility, speed, and efficiency in the software development lifecycle
• Explore and implement strategies to accelerate software delivery without compromising quality or security
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure alignment with governance policies and best practices
• Lead efforts to automate and optimize CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure provisioning
• Mentor and guide a team of DevOps engineers, encouraging continuous learning and collaboration
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements throughout the deployment process
• Utilize metrics and KPIs to drive performance improvements and transparency within the DevOps function

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid time off, including holidays, volunteer days, and parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance benefits
• Wellness programs and resources supporting whole-person well-being
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Remote work flexibility and supportive work environment

Equal Opportunity

Humana is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to affirmative action and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. All employment decisions are made based on valid job requirements, and we comply with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We also provide free language interpreter services to support our diverse workforce and member base.