Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

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.

About the role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter. 
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we’re on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

The Senior Software Engineer will help deliver assisted automation solutions through the building of UI’s, APIs, and Services. This includes Design, develop, modify, and/or test Optum software applications for the healthcare industry in an agile environment. Along with supporting the build of automated business processes using the suite of RPA tools and other advanced automation technologies currently used.  You will support the wider team with coaching and mentoring. In addition to having impact on a great team, you’ll also discover the career opportunities you’d expect from an industry leader.

Primary Responsibilities of the Senior Software Engineer:

•    Design, implement and maintain Enterprise application within all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) 
•    Develop, test, implement and maintain application software working with established processes 
•    Establish, refine, and integrate tools and software as needed 
•    Identify production and non-production application issues proactively 
•    Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications 
•    Provide technical support and consultation and Serve as a mentor 
•    Providing architectural input over solution designs to ensure consistency and continuity across the company’s IT infrastructure and delivery teams 
•    Develop and configure automation processes as per the process requirements document to meet requirements defined by the business 
•    Comply with and helps enforce design and coding standards, policies and procedures 
•    Communicate any identified project risks and issues to the delivery/project manager and providing inputs to the change control process 
•    Support the Operational Teams during the UAT and rollout phases  
•    Training and mentoring other developers within the team on development and delivery disciplines 
•    Develop team standards and best practices while keeping up to date with industry standards, and technology changes to help build robust systems to accommodate the industry requirements and business needs 
•    Investigate new technologies and ensuring an effective partnership with OPTUM’s Innovation Lab and Analytics teams to leverage the expertise in data science, machine learning and cognitive technologies  

You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications of the Senior Software Engineer: 

•    Significant experience with software development \ programming \ database concepts 
•    Proven experience in delivering successful IT \ business software projects   
•    Advanced understanding of programming concepts and a programming background in one or more modern languages, preferably C# or Java 
•    Experience in JavaScript – React/Typescript 
•    Exposure to Microsoft Azure – both on Prem and Public Cloud 
•    Solid understanding of typical Enterprise IT infrastructure \ architecture 
•    Good understanding of the key requirements documents involved in a delivery lifecycle (functional, technical, testing documents) 
•    Well-organized with good communication and reporting skills 
•    Self-motivated, team player, action and results oriented 
•    Exposure to Agile delivery methods 
•    Experience working with distributed teams  

Preferred Qualifications of the Senior Software Engineer:

•    Experience in delivering an automated process into production using an RPA tool (UIPath, Blue Prism \ Automation Anywhere \ others) 
•    Previous experience in the Insurance Industry (preferably Health Insurance) 
•    Previous experience with Advanced Intelligent Automation, AI / Machine Learning , Natural Language Processing  (NLP) and Computer-Vision 
•    Strong database skills with proven experience using SQL Server \ Oracle \ MySQL etc. 

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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 marginalised 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2023 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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