Senior Manager, Software Engineering

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

The leader of this team should have an expert understanding of data engineering, business intelligence, web development.  This key position will not only lead the team of IT professionals but is a key interface with the Optum San Diego leadership team and at times customer. This leader will be involved in strategic planning for database, application and business process change; they will interface with direct reports as well as other teams within the high matrixed organization to accomplish these tasks.

In addition, they should be customer-facing, consulting with the customer on technical solutions, problems, or processes that need one or more of the expertise of the overall team. The goal of working with the customer is to help them solve problems, envision solutions, and position Optum Technology Team in a place where organic growth and strengthening of the contractual obligations occurs.

Change Management is a key component in everything the leader does. They ensure efficient use of resources is planned. Often this involves an Agile method, considering cost, development time, number of resources, corporate challenges, ongoing maintenance, security considerations, customer perception, and risk.

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:

• 5+ years of programming experience with SQL
• 3+ years of experience working in full stack web development
• 3+ years of experience with Git as Source Control or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working with data engineering and/or business intelligence
• 2+ years of experience as a people leader or mentoring individuals
• 2+ years of experience using the Agile Software Development Lifecycle methodology
• 1+ years of Python experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of behavioral health systems of care experience
• 2+ years of experience with healthcare technology and reporting
• 2+ years of experience with .NET (Forms, MVC, and/or Core)
• 2+ years of experience with data warehousing 
• 1+ years of experience with Medicaid and public funded programs
• 1+ years of experience with Power BI 
• 1+ years of experience with Azure Devops 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.