Senior Software Engineer – 2259231

Senior Software Engineer – 2259231

EMPLOYER:    Optum Services, Inc. 

JOB TITLE:    Senior Software Engineer

LOCATION:    11000 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 include: Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and continuously improve software; Present coding changes for review using Pull Requests; Review and discuss feedback with the reviewer and refactor as needed; Complete code reviews in a timely manner; Engage as a scrum team member in all agile mechanisms; Decompose stories into manageable tasks and ensure work is tracked in Rally; Complete stories within definition of done on time with high quality; Seek unblocking assistance; Seek out and value the perspective of user, while advocating for their needs; Understand gross magnitude of business impact; Manage user stories and project commitments to deliver value to our customers; Mentor the engineering team to develop and perform as highly as possible; Use Continuous Delivery practices for Software Delivery; and Resolve issues. Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.     

REQUIREMENTS:    Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or a related computer occupation. Position requires two (2) years of experience in the following: 

•    JavaScript;
•    Kafka;
•    Node;
•    React
•    Azure;
•    Pull Requests;
•    Agile mechanisms;
•    Decompose stories;
•    Manage user stories;
•    CI/CD and Automation;
•    Rally;
•    Software design testing and deployment; and
•    Conducting code reviews.  

RATE OF PAY:  $128,214 – $184,100 /  per year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2259231

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.