Software Engineer – Remote Canada

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 Canada as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes the design and development of cloud Radiology Software Systems. Performs technical analysis and implements new features
• Adheres to high standards in writing quality secure, scalable, and supportable code
• Creation of documentation and adhering to standards as a medical device manufacturer
• Provides technical leadership to implement new functionality and improvements to existing implementations
• Provides training and mentoring to other team members in areas of expertise
• Interface with user representatives or other engineering groups to define requirements and/or necessary modifications when required
• Proactively collaborates with other teams to resolve roadblocks and ensure a smooth delivery

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)
• 3+ years of professional software development experience in building complex commercial code
• 3+ years of hands-on experience and strong knowledge in C#, JavaScript, .NET, SQL, React
• 3+ years of experience in data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and asynchronous architectures
• Intermediate level of experience with Debugging and root cause analysis, problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience with QC process and testing
• Scrum and AGILE development experience
• Familiarity with Medical Software and Standards is an asset
• Familiarity with GCP or equivalent public cloud environment
  

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

    

Canada Residents Only: The salary range for Canada residents is $61,400 to $127,500 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.

    

    

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

    

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

    

   

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