Associate Software Engineer II

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.

As a Software Engineer specializing in analytical solutions and automation, you will be instrumental in transforming large datasets into actionable insights that enhance our company’s operations. This role requires you to develop innovative software applications that leverage advanced algorithms and techniques to optimize processes and support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, a solid foundation in mathematics, and a passion for developing scalable software solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review requirements and system analysis documents for completeness, ensuring alignment with best practices in software development
• Create and contribute to documented designs that adhere to established coding patterns and standards
• Independently perform coding and unit testing, focusing on data manipulation and process automation while mentoring peer team members as needed
• Adhere to coding standards and collaborate effectively with quality assurance teams to ensure robust software delivery
• Extract and preprocess data from various sources, enhancing data collection procedures to ensure comprehensive information for analysis
• Optimize algorithms and refine features to improve software performance and efficiency in processing information
• Analyze extensive datasets to identify trends, patterns, and solutions that drive business improvement
• Develop software solutions that integrate predictive algorithms for enhanced decision support
• Implement and optimize advanced algorithms to create innovative software functionalities
• Design and maintain pipelines for seamless deployment and monitoring of software solutions, ensuring scalability and reliability
• Present findings and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration across teams
• Work closely with business units and IT teams to ensure that analytical initiatives align with overall organizational objectives
• Support the quality assurance team during testing phases through troubleshooting, code deployment, and clarifications related to analytical features
• Ensure proper version control practices are followed and deliver technical documentation for each project
• Mentor junior developers on technology and application knowledge as needed to foster skill development within the team
• Identify opportunities for optimization and improvement in software applications, particularly in data handling and processing
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• B.Tech / MCA / MSc / MTech in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on analytical solutions and automation
• Experience in using advanced analytical tools and frameworks for transforming data into actionable insights
• Familiarity with software lifecycle management tools and frameworks that support continuous integration and deployment
• Familiarity with visualization tools and frameworks that aid in data presentation and reporting
• Solid understanding of algorithmic techniques and optimization methods
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL, with a strong emphasis on libraries relevant to data manipulation and analysis (e.g., Pandas, NumPy)
• Proven solid applied statistical skills, including knowledge of core statistical concepts and methods
• Proven excellent ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and facilitate collaboration
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and contribute to team success

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.