Manager Software Engineering

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a product development team to deliver high-quality software solutions
  
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of applications using .Net, ASP.Net Core, MVC, Web API, and SQL Server
  
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery
  
• Utilize MS Azure for cloud-based solutions and infrastructure management
  
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth
  
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities
  
• Develop and implement strategies for cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption
  
• Mentor and guide team members, providing technical expertise and career development support
  
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, and documentation
• 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 or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
  
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on .Net, ASP.Net Core, MVC, Web API, and SQL Server
  
• Proven experience in managing and leading cross-functional software engineering teams
  
• Solid technical expertise in CI/CD tools and MS Azure
  
• Proven excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges
  
• Proven growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in cloud migration projects

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.