Principal Software Engineer - ITSM Process Automation & AI

Humana, Inc.

$156K — $215K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in automation, integration, or software/platform engineering.
  • Experience with AI tools (Azure, Claude Code, OpenAI).
  • Proven ability in simplifying complex operational processes.
  • Strong API, scripting, and software development skills (Python/JavaScript).
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow for development and integration.
  • Experience with cloud technologies, ideally Azure.

Responsibilities

  • Automate asset and lifecycle management processes.
  • Rapidly develop AI skills for lifecycle orchestration.
  • Design integration automation across incident and change management workflows.
  • Build end-to-end automation workflows to minimize manual tasks.
  • Integrate AI into operational workflows for enhanced decision-making.
  • Ensure automated data flow across enterprise platforms.
  • Create dashboards for real-time operational insights.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and additional support programs.
Full Job Description
This role will play a key role in the transformation of IT Service Management (ITSM) and Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) operations by leveraging automation, AI, and platform integration. The engineer will eliminate manual processes, simplify and automate complex workflows, improve data quality, and enable intelligent decision-making across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation of ITSM & Lifecycle Workflows
  • Automate asset and lifecycle management processes including end-of-life tracking, refresh orchestration, and compliance monitoring.
  • Rapidly develop AI skills and automation patterns necessary to model optimal paths for EOL work orchestration and completion. This includes building a catalog of repeatable skills for activities such as code-based updates (.net / java version updates) and server and O/S migrations.
  • Design and implement automation across incident, problem, and change management workflows.
  • Build end-to-end workflows that connect trigger, decision, and execution points to reduce manual effort and cycle time.

2. AI Enablement
  • Integrate AI into operational workflows to improve incident triage, routing, root cause summarization, change risk prediction, and lifecycle risk modeling.
  • Leverage enterprise AI capabilities such as Claude Code, Azure AI/OpenAI, Gemini and internal AI platforms where applicable.

3. Platform & Data Integration
  • Integrate and optimize ServiceNow, LeanIX, Apptio, CMDB, and related enterprise platforms.
  • Ensure clean, automated data flow across systems to improve interoperability, reduce duplicate entry, and strengthen decision support.

4. Observability & Insights
  • Build dashboards and insights for lifecycle risk, incident patterns, root cause trends, and change success/failure rates.
  • Enable real-time operational visibility to support better prioritization and faster action.

Expected Outcomes
  • Establish a scalable catalog of reusable AI-driven automation capabilities that application and technology teams leverage annually to plan, orchestrate, and execute EOL lifecycle activities with minimal manual effort.
  • Accelerate EOL lifecycle execution through AI-enabled orchestration, simplifying complex, cross-team workflows and reducing time to remediate unsupported technologies across the enterprise.
  • Develop standardized automation patterns and playbooks that group and sequence logical EOL activities (e.g., discovery, impact analysis, remediation planning, execution), eliminating redundant effort and driving consistency.
  • Enable intelligent, application and technology-centric EOL planning, delivering clear visualization, inventory, and AI-recommended action plans for each application or technology to streamline decision-making and execution.
  • Drive rapid adoption of AI skills and tooling across ITSM and TLM teams, embedding AI into day-to-day operations to continuously optimize lifecycle management, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
  • Improve enterprise visibility into EOL risk and progress through automated insights, enabling proactive planning, faster execution, and measurable reduction in lifecycle-related risk exposure.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 10 or more years of engineering experience with automation, integration, or software/platform engineering.
  • Experience with AI tools including Azure, Claude Code, OpenAI
  • Demonstrated experience simplifying complex operational processes through software engineering and workflow automation.
  • Strong experience with APIs, scripting, and software development using technologies such as Python and/or JavaScript.
  • Experience with ServiceNow development, configuration, integration, or workflow automation.
  • Experience with cloud technologies and modern automation frameworks, with Azure preferred.
  • Strong communication, systems thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
  • Passion for automation, simplification, and improving how work gets done across enterprise IT operations.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience applying AI to IT operations, workflow orchestration, or enterprise service management.
  • Knowledge of ITSM disciplines including incident, problem, and change management.
  • Knowledge of CMDB, asset management, and technology lifecycle management practices.
  • Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, LeanIX, Apptio, and related data/reporting tools.
  • Strong data mindset with experience using metrics to improve quality, automation outcomes, and operational performance.


Additional Information

Work-At-Home Requirements
  • WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
  • A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
  • Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
  • 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.

$156,600 - $215,400 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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

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