Unknown Company is hiring a Principal Enterprise Architect(remote)

At Humana, we are committed to putting health first for our teammates, our customers, and our company. We are looking for a Principal Enterprise Architect, Enterprise API and Integration to lead our technology transformation. This pivotal role focuses on defining the architecture, standards, and governance for API development across the enterprise and driving the life cycle management of enterprise APIs.

What You'll Do

• Articulate and evangelize Enterprise API logical architecture and patterns including any interim or transition states.
• Lead creation of standard solution architecture patterns for Enterprise API consumers and providers.
• Lead creation and management of an enterprise repository of synchronous and asynchronous interactions and interfaces.
• Lead creation of standards and governance for API Management.
• Define the reference architecture for REST, GraphQL, and event-based interactions.
• Define and evangelize API design, development, and operationalization standards.
• Define and enforce the process and guidelines for Enterprise API lifecycle management.
• Co-create Enterprise API provisioning and consumption security standards with Enterprise Information Security.
• Suggest and lead vendor selection proposals, POC’s, and explore innovations fueling continuous innovation.
• Lead the design, implementation, and establishment of governance models for workflow orchestrations across our enterprise systems.
• Lead engineering of shared and platform capabilities to enable federated Enterprise API development.
• Work with senior executives to develop and drive enterprise-wide functional strategies.
• Define strategy and standards for enterprise-wide AI integrations (e.g., MCP servers) for powering governed, scalable, and context-aware AI systems.
• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of AI integration frameworks, automations, and shared capabilities to enable AI solutions across the enterprise.
• Lead and coach architects and technical staff towards enablement of contemporary engineering and agile practices, architecture best practices, and patterns.
• Drive improvement in the velocity, scale, and sophistication of engineering solutions.

What We're Looking For

• 10 or more years of experience in enterprise software engineering leadership roles at leading-edge companies.
• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a similar field required.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.
• Expertise in API Management/Gateway implementation and governance preferably with Apigee or similar products.
• Expertise in establishing API security standards and guidelines using OAuth/OIDC.
• Expertise in REST/GraphQL architecture and event-driven architecture.
• Expertise in defining standards for monitoring and operations for APIs and microservices.
• Experience in AI-based automations and integrations.
• Experience defining standards and governance for API Lifecycle.
• Experience with poly-cloud environments, cloud services, and platform software.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build trusting relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to apply the principles of analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose or define problems, collect data, and solve abstract problems with widespread organizational impact.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative, and agile environment.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.

Nice to Have

• MS or higher in an engineering discipline is preferred.
• Prior management or team leadership experience.
• Experience with MCP integrations.
• Experience with workflow orchestration platforms like Temporal.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Experience working with mission-critical systems.
• Experience defining technology standards and building frameworks for adoption and governance.

Technical Stack

• Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
• API Tools: Apigee, OAuth/OIDC, REST, GraphQL
• Orchestration: Temporal

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $156,600 - $215,400 per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.

Work Mode

This is a remote position.

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.