Senior Software Engineer – 2298337

Senior Software Engineer – 2298337

EMPLOYER:    Optum Services, Inc.

JOB TITLE:    Senior Software Engineer

LOCATION:    1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.)

DUTIES:    Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Duties to include: support UHC Fraud, Waste and Abuse Pre-pay analytics across all Lines of Business claim types, and claim platforms; implement new analytics, enhancements to existing analytics, analytic research requests, and operational support functions; optimize advance Machine Learning modules to meet strict timelines; conduct release activities supporting Software Development Life Cycle through production deployment; responsible for software troubleshooting and driving to resolution, application review and identify infrastructure problems and issues; develop and implement batch scheduling and file delivery jobs to meet the needs of the application; work towards the team’s innovation goals to develop, utilize and maintain system and process documentation and reports; utilize the service management and service delivery principles; research, analyze and restore issues impacting production and production-like environments and contributing to higher end user satisfaction levels; support data ETL process including data extraction for source systems, data transformations, and data loading; and work with partner data engineering teams on bug fixes to improve the overall platform reliability. Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.     

REQUIREMENTS:    Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation. Position requires one (1) year of experience in the following: 
•    Big Data environments, including Big Data concepts and tools such as Hadoop and/or Spark;
•    Programming, including Java, Scala, and/or Python;
•     Relational/NoSQL databases;
•    Data Analysis;
•    PySpark;
•     Agile/Scrum methodology; and
•    Cloud development environments such as MS Azure. 

RATE OF PAY:  $103,605 – $147,900 /  per year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2298337

Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm)

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

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.