Principal Software Engineer -Appian

Humana is committed to putting health first and is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to enhance software applications based on business and platform requirements. This role involves providing technical guidance and hands-on engineering expertise while contributing to the delivery of complex initiatives in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Codes, designs, and enhances software applications based on business and platform requirements
• Provides strategic technical guidance and hands-on engineering expertise to multiple functional teams
• Serves as a hands-on technical authority for an enterprise Appian platform supporting multiple business initiatives
• Standardizes engineering quality, development practices, and platform governance while actively designing and developing software solutions across concurrent initiatives
• Designs, develops, and enhances enterprise software solutions using Appian low-code capabilities, including process models, SAIL interfaces, record types, expression rules, and reusable components
• Applies advanced expertise in Appian platform configuration, security models, and performance optimization to resolve complex technical issues
• Develops and supports Appian integrations using RESTful services, APIs, and enterprise data sources
• Contributes hands-on to Appian-based workflow and case management solutions supporting multiple concurrent initiatives
• Evaluates and implements Appian platform features and upgrades to improve scalability, reliability, and developer efficiency
• Provides technical guidance on Appian best practices while ensuring alignment with enterprise engineering standards

Requirements:

• 10+ years of active Appian experience with deep expertise in enterprise-wide enablement
• Hands-on development experience with Appian
• Experience with Autoscale techniques and high throughput/volume application design
• Experience developing workflow-driven and case-based applications in large-scale environments
• Strong understanding of platform security, integrations, and data access patterns
• Hands on experience with API development
• Experience in AI Modeling & effective use of Appian AI capabilities
• This role operates in a HIPAA-regulated healthcare environment, requiring strong discipline around security, compliance, auditability, and reliability
• Appian Certified Lead Developer or Appian Certified Architect or equivalent platform certification