Sr Software Engineer – Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business units, business leadership, technology leadership and other teams in understanding the functional and technical design for processes identified for application and platform development
• API Development and front-end development
• Design, Develop and Manage Public Cloud Resources.
• Providing architectural input over solution designs to ensure consistency and continuity across the company’s IT infrastructure and delivery team
• Design reusable components, frameworks and libraries
• Ensure quality of coded components by using best practice
• Comply with and helps enforce design and coding standards, policies and procedures
• Participate in an Agile/Scrum methodology to deliver high-quality software releases through Sprints
• Communicate any identified project risks and issues to the delivery/project manager and providing inputs to the change control process
• Support the Operational Teams during the UAT and rollout phases
• Training and mentoring other developers within the team on development and delivery disciplines
• Develop team standards and best practices while keeping up to date with industry standards, and technology changes to help build robust systems to accommodate the industry requirements and business needs

 

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:

• Practiced Knowledge of agile development practices and DevOps principles and experience in tools like Github Actions, Jenkins or Azure Dev Ops
• Experience with database design, implementation, optimization
• Prior experience and familiarity with Azure services and solutions, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS)
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns
• Good knowledge of web development technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like React
• Demonstrable experience with database technologies commonly used in .NET development, such as SQL Server or any RDMS
• Prior experience of Source Control using GITHUB
• Proven ability to reuse and/or develops for reuse complex components or capabilities to solve complex problems and needs
• Thorough understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) concepts and SDLC processes
• Proven ability to enhance system design/architecture to simplify and improve resiliency in system interactions and dependencies
• Proven ability to contribute to or helps drive architecture/design, technology, and tool decisions and implementations
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues related to containerization and orchestration
• Proven ability to develop and sustain a mentality of life-long learning through ongoing investigation and investment in new coding, technical and operational skills and knowledge
• Prior experience and familiarity with AirFlow and other scheduling tools
• Has previously worked or is currently working as a contractor placed at UHG or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al 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.

 

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.