Associate Software Engineer II

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of web applications using ReactJS
• Collaborating with senior developers and cross-functional teams to contribute to the implementation of new features
• Writing clean and well-documented code following coding standards and best practices
• Assisting in the implementation of responsive and user-friendly user interfaces using ReactJS and CSS frameworks
• Participating in code reviews to learn and improve code quality
• Assisting in troubleshooting and debugging software defects and issues
• Learning and implementing unit tests to ensure code quality
• Collaborating with product owners and stakeholders to understand requirements and contribute to delivering high-quality solutions
• Staying updated with the latest trends, techniques, and best practices in frontend development and ReactJS
• Assisting in documenting software design, development processes, and code changes
• Collaborating with the team in deploying and managing applications in development environments
• Learning and working with version control systems, such as Git, for code management and collaboration
• Taking ownership of assigned tasks and learning to deliver them within defined timelines
• Continuously learning and improving skills through self-study and professional development opportunities
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is often preferred, although some companies may consider candidates with relevant certifications or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and integrating frontend interfaces with server-side logic
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with ReactJS and its ecosystem (e.g., Redux, React Router, JSX). Familiarity with React hooks and functional components is also beneficial
• Understanding of unit testing frameworks such as Jest or Enzyme, and familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD) methodologies
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design principles. Familiarity with CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass, Less) and CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Material-UI) is a plus
• Proficiency in JavaScript and its core concepts, such as ES6+ syntax, promises, async/await, and object-oriented programming principles
• Proficiency in using Git or other version control systems for code management and collaboration
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve software defects and issues efficiently
• Proven effective communication and collaboration skills to work within cross-functional teams, understand requirements, and contribute to project success
• Demonstrated passion for learning and staying updated with the latest frontend development trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

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.