Developer – National Remote

The government services support team at Optum has earned the trust of organizations that our entire country relies on; from the Department of Defense and Veteran’s Administration to the teams at Health & Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We’re repaying that trust with hard work, new ideas and a commitment to finding better solutions every day. Join us and help create ways for our government services agencies to be more efficient and effective. This will be the next huge step to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

We are seeking multiple seasoned Certified Platform Developers with proven experience developing on one or more of the following product platforms (Salesforce, Microsoft Power Platform, Pega or Appian). Candidates must have a robust technical skillset, including expertise in Visualforce, Apex, and integration experience. The successful candidates will have a proven track record of contributing to customer and partner success and will possess both front-end and back-end development skills. This role requires a deep understanding of development and release management strategies, change management, and the ability to design solutions that meet or exceed business requirements. The Platform Developer will be an integral member of our scrum team, effectively managing client expectations and delivering high-quality work.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable and efficient Platform applications using Force.com, Apex, and Visualforce etc.
• Lead the evaluation of business and technical requirements, ensuring that proposed solutions are optimized using LCNC and they meet client and business goals
• Review and guide project direction and approach, ensuring alignment with best practices and quality standards
• Evaluate various options and present solutions to clients and partners, educating them on the benefits and implications
• Proactively manage risk areas and ensure issues are resolved to the client’s satisfaction
• Provide LCNC solution governance, intake and release support and additional platform management operations
• Actively contribute to the practice’s knowledge base, enhancing technical and non-technical resources within the organization
• Mentor and educate team members, enriching the technical competency of the team
• Foster strong relationships with business partners, clients, and internal teams
• Support the growth and development of the organization’s Professional Services team

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field OR 8+ years of additional relevant experience
• 5+ years professional experience
• 2+ years of work experience in software development and implementation
• Proficiency (Certified Developer) in one or more popular low-code/no-code platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Power Apps, Pega, or Appian (Required)
• Strong track record working as a technical lead to perform process analysis, gather business requirements, and develop/configure digital applications
• Experience of leading a team with a minimum of five members
• Deep understanding of application design, development, support, and enhancement lifecycle
• Experience working in software development life cycle (Agile) across all phases including design, development, testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Consultative mindset with the ability to propose solutions and influence decision-making
• Experience operating in an Agile/Scrum development environment
• Proficiency in object-oriented design and the application of design patterns
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional certifications, especially cross product certification are highly desirable
• Experience in Healthcare and Government Verticals
• Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Public Trust 2 or 4 (level will depend on your role)
• All work must be conducted in the United States
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form
• Must be able to conduct work and be available in VA communication channels during (EST business hours)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 

  

California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.C Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.C residents is $88,000 to $173,200 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

  

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 

  

 

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