Senior Software Engineer – 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 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.

Person is required to work on Imaging related solution for OptumRx. The application is built in cloud solution to do ORC, exception handling, reporting. Application will interact with other systems for data processing needs.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: This involves solid leadership, mentoring, and motivating a team, facilitating their growth, fostering a positive culture, and managing recruitment and conflict
• Technical Oversight: Key tasks include overseeing the software development lifecycle, providing technical guidance, ensuring best practices, contributing to design and mitigating risks
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are crucial, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical individuals and collaborate effectively across teams
• Strategic Alignment & Collaboration: This includes defining processes, collaborating with stakeholders to align projects with business goals, communicating progress, driving innovation, and staying updated on industry trends

 

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: 

• 4+ years of experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and the ability to design and optimize database schemas. 
• 2+ years of experience with software engineering principles, methodologies like Agile and DevOps, architecture, and relevant tools 
• 2+ years of experience deploying and managing Azure Resources, such as provisioning and configuring virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and networking components. They also oversee Azure subscriptions, monitoring usage and enforcing policies Configuring scaling, and implementing high-availability solutions with monitoring and maintaining Azure Resources using tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to track performance and health, and setting up alerts 
• 2+ years of experience utilizing automation tools like Terraform for infrastructure management and developing CI/CD pipelines with Github Actions along with proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Azure CLI for automation 
• 2+ years of experience leading and mentoring Python developers, fostering growth and career development helping in designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality, scalable, and robust Python-based applications and services 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy 

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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.   

 

 

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.