Software Engineer

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.

Primary Responsibility:

• 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:

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, including enterprise-class microservices, REST APIs, and web applications
• Solid experience in database (MS SQL Server) development such as stored procs/views/functions etc.
• Experience delivering software using an Agile/Scrum methodology
• Experience with .NET tech stack, including C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework
• JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and at least one major framework (e.g., React or Angular)
• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and managing infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform
• Back-End: Proven expertise in the .NET tech stack, including C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework
• Familiarity with AI/ML for team productivity or business effectiveness like copilot etc.
• Solid knowledge of microservice architecture, REST API integration, and asynchronous communication patterns
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Grafana)
• Front-End: Proficiency in modern front-end technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and at least one major framework (e.g., React or Angular)
• Proficiency in JavaScript/Typescript, React, Node.js, Python and Azure experience (specifically Azure Functions)
• Proficient in setting up CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications, preferably in AKS, Azure Functions using GitHub Actions
• Proven skilled in addressing security vulnerabilities and ensuring secure application development
• Proven passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
• Proven excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a passion for sharing best practices and driving organizational discipline

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.