Associate Software Engineer

Associate Software Engineer – Dublin/Letterkenny, Hybrid

Optum is a global organisation 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. healthcare system works better for everyone.

As an Associate Software Engineer, you will be part of the development group within the Provider Data Ireland team. Your responsibilities will include developing, maintaining, and advancing our Provider Data Platform and related products. The main objective of the platform is to unlock Provider Data within the organization and to make this data easily and quickly accessible across the organization. This will be achieved through process standardization, automation, creation of development tools, and assistance with integration into other products.

The candidate suitable for this role should be technically proficient with a strong foundation in computer science, experienced in modern software development practices, and skilled in automation and security compliance. Additionally, they should be a good team player with effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities of an Associate Software Engineer:

• Programming:
  • Responsible for programming and developing innovative solutions.
• Automation:
  • Contribute to the automation of repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and minimize manual intervention.
  • Assist in managing CI/CD pipelines for deploying infrastructure changes using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Adhere to security best practices to ensure the infrastructure is secure and compliant with organizational policies and standards.
• Troubleshooting and Support:
  • Collaborate with team members and other departments to diagnose and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and data management.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
  • Actively participate in team meetings, code reviews, and collaborative planning sessions to enhance project outcomes.

Required Qualifications of an Associate Software Engineer:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proficient in Java, Scala, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages.
  • Proven experience in developing and delivering production-grade software.
  • Solid experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) including writing and implementing automated tests (unit, integration, performance).
• Team Collaboration:
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within team environment.

Preferred Qualifications for an Associate Software Engineer:

• Advanced Technical Skills:
  • Experience in microservices development using frameworks such as Spring Boot.
  • Familiarity with SQL and database management systems.
  • Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Emerging Technologies:
  • Exposure to AI-assisted software development techniques.

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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.

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