Lead Software Engineer – Remote Canada

Requisition Number: 2270518
Job Category: Technology
Primary Location: Richmond, BC, CA
(Remote considered)

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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. 

The Radiology Software Engineer is responsible for the requirement analysis, design, implementation, developer testing, maintenance and support of Radiology products.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within Canada as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for software design and implementation of multiple modules or a subsystem (client or server) of a larger product requiring proficiency in more than one language or operating system and a knowledge of cross product dependencies.
  • Performs logical/algorithmic design independently, may do some structural/logical design for others, and can generalize knowledge to new environments. 
  • Develops, documents, debugs and maintains software in accordance with requirements and design.
  • Conducts design and code reviews with other project team members
  • Works closely with other project team members to ensure requirements are clearly understood and communicated and ensure that test plans and procedures adequately test delivered software.
  • Provides the technical contents of Product Documentation for assigned modules or subsystem.
  • Investigate and fix complex product defects as required.

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:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer engineering, computer science or related discipline 
  • 4+ years experience in commercial software development
  • 4+ years experience with software engineering methodology
  • 4+ years experience with Designing, implementing, testing and releasing
  • 2+ years experience leading and mentoring other SW engineers 
  • Completed or willing to complete IWS Quality System Training within first 30 – 60 days
  • Completed or willing to complete Orientation to FDA Quality System Regulation within first 30 – 60 days

Soft Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Strong inter-personal skills
  • Experience interacting with shareholders
  • Strong organizational skills

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Canada Residents Only: The salary range for Canada residents is $98,900 to $205,500 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.  

 

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.  

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere 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. 

 

 

#RPO, #GREEN

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2270518

Business Segment Optum

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Director

Travel No

Country: CA

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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