Project Managment Software Engineer – National 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 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. 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead projects with a hands-on approach, utilizing technical expertise in software engineering while embracing an Agile/Scrum methodology to produce high-quality software releases through Sprints
• Demonstrates ability to quickly learn and appropriately apply new technologies to solve data migration, data archival, decommissioning activities, software enhancement, and quality assurance
• Regularly contribute valuable and actionable insights on improving processes and practices that can be readily implemented
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and the technology team to analyze complex business needs and guide the development team towards effective solutions and alternative strategies
• Proactively engage in the creation and improvement of reference materials, training documents, and resources to support team development and project execution
• Utilize the security monitoring tools to support audits (Ex: AlgoSec)
• Report and review the compliance status and take remediation actions
• Determine the severity and complexity of issues pertaining to the security and protection of systems data, (autonomously or as part of a team) to ensure the protections, conservation and accountability of proprietary, personal, or privileged electronic data
• Collaborate with customers, team members and other technical personnel to ensure mitigation of security risks pertaining to the company
• Define, implement, audit, and maintain firewall security policies

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:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher) OR PMP and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) OR 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• 3+ years of experience with Unix
• 2+ years of experience in IT project management, time management, risk assessment and mitigation planning
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, leading complex projects, utilizing GitHub repository, and IT service implementation
• 2+ years of experience in MySQL database management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be self-motivated, eager to learn, willing to go above and beyond, perform well when team is under critical, stressful time, and fast speed environment. The can-do attitude
• Experienced with databases: Oracle, MongoDB, and/or MSSQL
• Expected to quickly adapt to new technologies, demonstrating excellent analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and troubleshooting abilities
• Participated in IT project feasibility, workflow mapping and process improvements, application enhancements, design decisions and implementing cutting-edge technology and tools. Staying informed about technology trends to enhance personal skills and team capability
• Leveraging technical expertise to identify, analyze, and solve development and production support issues. Managing the delivery process, integrating various methodologies to ensure the team meets project scope within the allocated timeframes and budget
• Ensuring project/program delivery aligns with the specific methodology (e.g., Waterfall, Agile), managing scope, timelines, resources, financials, risks, and issues effectively
• Communicating delivery status to stakeholders, highlighting progress, obstacles, and risks
• Fostering collaboration between teams and resolving conflicts as necessary, driving actions, and ensuring accountability for delivery
• Translating complex concepts for a broad audience, relying on facts and data for objective decision-making, and maintaining transparency by speaking the truth
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill

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

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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. 

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. 

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