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Senior Full Stack Engineer

Humana · Chicago, IL · $106,900–$147,000 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you shaped the architecture of an application you were building.

What they are checking: Whether they've influenced design decisions beyond writing their own code.

Tell me about a complex bug you tracked down across multiple layers of a system.

What they are checking: Whether they can debug methodically across front end, back end and data.

What would you do

Users say the platform is confusing to use. How would you figure out what to fix?

What they are checking: Whether they gather real feedback and improve user experience based on evidence.

How do you work with product and data teams when requirements are still unclear?

What they are checking: Whether they ask good questions and build in small steps instead of waiting for perfect specs.

About the work

How would you design the UI for a data governance platform so business users can find and trust data?

What they are checking: Whether they think about the real users of an Information Marketplace, not just the technology.

Walk me through how you'd build a full-stack feature from database to user interface.

What they are checking: Whether they're comfortable across front end, back end and data layers.

How would you integrate a web app with a metadata or data catalog platform?

What they are checking: Whether they understand APIs and the data structures behind governance and metadata tools.

How do you keep a front end fast when it's showing large amounts of metadata?

What they are checking: Whether they know pagination, lazy loading and efficient queries for data-heavy screens.

How do you handle access control in an app where users should only see certain data sets?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce permissions on the server side and understand data sensitivity.

How do you test a full-stack application to keep regressions out?

What they are checking: Whether they use unit, integration and end-to-end tests appropriately.

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The full job description

As published by Humana.

Become a part of our caring community Humana is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer who will be responsible for building and enhancing the UI/UX layer of Humana's Enterprise Data Governance Platform and Control Plane. This role will contribute to the design and development of modern, scalable applications that integrate with data governance, metadata, and analytics platforms across the enterprise. This position is ideal for a developer who enjoys working on complex systems, building full-stack applications, and helping shape the architecture of a platform used across the organization. The Senior Full Stack Engineer Is involved in all stages of software development, including front-end development, back-end development, database integrations, network and hosting management, user interface, user experience, and back-end server management. Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to... • Support continuous improvement of the Information Marketplace as a core enterprise platform • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications supporting the Information Marketplace platform • Build modern front-end interfaces using React, TypeScript, and state management frameworks • Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and related technologies • Translate business and technical requirements into well-designed, maintainable software solutions • Contribute to the architecture of microservices, APIs, and UI frameworks with a focus on scalability, security, and performance • Integrate with enterprise platforms including metadata services, APIs, and third-party tools • Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term fixes • Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and usability • Participate in code reviews and help establish development standards and best practices • Collaborate with product owners, architects, data engineers, and governance teams to deliver new capabilities • Contribute to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automated testing • Stay current with modern development frameworks, tools, and engineering practices Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field • 5-8+ years of experience in application development or full-stack engineering • Experience developing production web applications • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently • Experience utilizing AI and AI Coding tools to accelerate development lifecycle • Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment • Experience with cloud environments (Especially Azure) • Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams • This role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship ​ Require Skills • Node.js • React.js • TypeScript • REST API development • Git-based source control • Experience building full-stack web applications Preferred Qualifications • Experience working on enterprise applications • Experience building developer platforms, data platforms, or internal tools • Master’s degree in computer science or related field Preferred Skills • Redux or modern state management frameworks • Tailwind CSS or modern UI styling frameworks • Sequelize ORM or similar data access frameworks • Docker / containerization • CI/CD pipelines (YAML-based or similar) • Experience with microservices architectures • Experience integrating with enterprise APIs or data platforms • WebAssembly (WASM) or performance-focused web technologies Work at Home Requirements: 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 required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. 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, 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. ​ 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.

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