Associate Software Engineer – Remote in Canada

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Associate Software Engineer is responsible for the requirement analysis, design, implementation, developer testing, maintenance and support of Radiology products. 

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within Canada as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation of enhancements or fixes to modules of a subsystem (client or server) or development of software tools and utilities requiring proficiency in programming, testing and debugging using current programming languages and technologies
• Performs own logic/algorithm design and coding within scope of assignments with some assistance of others
• Develops, documents, debugs and maintains software in accordance with requirements and design
• Participates in design and code reviews with other project team members
• May interface with user representatives or other engineering groups to define requirements and/or necessary modifications

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:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of experience working with C++
• 1+ years of software development experience
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, within shifts that range between 8:00 am-5:00pm Pacific Time

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Basic knowledge of software engineering methodology, including design, implementation, test and release
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, suitable for interacting constructively with peers and stakeholders within the company
• Good Organizational and interpersonal skill

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

Canada Residents Only: The salary range for Canada residents is $49,300 to $102,500 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.  

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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