Senior Software Engineer – Remote
(Remote considered)

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.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Designs, implements, and manages cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines on Microsoft Azure
- Collaborates with development and operations teams to automate software delivery, optimize performance, ensure reliability, and maintain security and compliance within the Azure environment
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:
- Graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in software development and platform administration
- 4+ years of experience with Azure cloud services
- 2+ years of experience in Windows and Unix administration
- 1+ years of experience in the healthcare domain.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, CI/CD pipelines, IaC
- Hands-on experience with Programming languages such as Python, .Net, C#, Java
- Experience with Terraform for managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) based platforms
- Proven solid skills with automation tools like Power Automate, shell scripting, or PowerShell
- Copilot (Github, Azure, etc.): Code Generation, Test case generation, Error troubleshooting and code refactoring, Insights Generation, etc.
Proven excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal - Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments with shifting priorities
- Proven solid analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to justify technical choices
- Demonstrated expertise in debugging, data analysis, and vulnerability management
- Proven detail-oriented with strong organizational and leadership capabilities
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across teams and leadership levels
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Copilot Studio + Power Automate : Create AI Agents for Automation and Productivity enhancement
- Familiarity with front-end technologies
*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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.
Additional Job Detail Information
Requisition Number 2337095
Business Segment Optum
Employee Status Regular
Job Level Individual Contributor
Travel No
Country: US
Overtime Status Exempt
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Telecommuter Position Yes
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