Architect – Remote

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.

 

The Technical Architect is responsible for creating and maintaining the Application Architecture strategic vision in collaboration with Product, DevOps, Data Science, Data Engineering, Quality Engineering, and other stakeholders. Leads the Application Architecture by providing oversight of others’ conceptual designs to ensure alignment with architecture strategic vision.

 

Provides governance to ensure engineering best practices are followed and to ensure that performance, scalability, reliability, observability, and security aspects are considered in designs. Provides designs and strategic input to Vice President of Technology and Engineering Teams.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business 30%
• Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences 20%
• Company thought leader, Functional SME, and resource to leadership 15%
• Coaches, provides feedback, and guides others 10%
• Leads large, complex projects to achieve key business objectives 10%
• Influences leadership to adopt new ideas, products, and/or approaches 5%
•  Predicts emerging customer needs and develops innovative solutions to meet them 5%
• Works within the constructs of effective Product Teams, Engineering, and Business Stakeholders 5%

 

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:

• 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering
• 8+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and existing software
• 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role
• 4+ years of expertise in .net, Angular, SQL based system & software architecture design patterns
• 4+ years of experience working with cloud-based technologies such as Microsoft Azure
• 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code paradigms and related tools
• 2+ years of experience delivering software in a continuous integration & delivery model

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or an Engineering discipline
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience in Microservices Architecture
• Experience in Domain Driven Design
• Experience working with PII/PHI or sensitive data
• Understanding of Data Science and Data Engineering concepts

 

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

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

 

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.  

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.