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Lead Application Architect
Humana INC · 🇺🇸 Remote Kentucky · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 130 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Humana INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Senior Application Architect” (Software Developers) in IL: $153k–$155k, median $153k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Humana INC
The US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 130 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Become a part of our caring community The Lead Application Architect designs and develops IT applications architecture solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. The Lead Application Architect works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. The Lead Application Architect performs technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications. Develops specifications for new products/services, applications and service offerings. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent applications. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action. Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field • 8 or more experience as a senior developer in large IT projects • Lead the architecture design, governance, and strategic direction of the Specialty Integration Hub, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions. • Define, establish, and enforce integration architecture standards, design principles, and best practices across application and delivery teams. • Partner closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to translate business objectives into effective technology solutions and delivery roadmaps. • Drive enterprise API, data integration, and cloud architecture strategies to support modernization, interoperability, and future growth initiatives. • Provide architectural leadership throughout the solution lifecycle, including design reviews, technology evaluations, risk assessments, and governance oversight. • Mentor and guide technical teams, fostering architectural excellence, innovation, and adherence to engineering best practices across the organization. • Work with other architects to align on key deliverables and timelines. • Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences Required Technical Skills • Cloud Architecture & Azure Ecosystem: Extensive experience designing scalable, secure enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure, utilizing core services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Services and Azure Functions • Data Engineering & Analytics Stack: Proven expertise architecting big data pipelines and Lakehouse architectures using Delta Lake, Azure Databricks (Apache Spark, PySpark), and Azure Data Factory (ADF) to ingest, transform, and store large-scale datasets. • API Development & Management: Strong background in designing robust, secure API layers using Azure API Management (APIM), implementing modern protocols (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC), • SaaS Integration & Messaging: Deep understanding of integrating third-party SaaS products using enterprise event-driven architectures built on Azure Event Hubs, Service Bus, or Kafka. • Experience implementing modern DevOps practices • Own end-to-end application architecture for Specialty, translating business outcomes into composable designs across systems of experience, operations, and insight. Preferred Qualifications Experience on Integrations Additional Information 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 fo