Senior 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.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑quality software solutions aligned to business and technical requirements
• Contribute to application architecture and technical design decisions for scalable, reliable systems
• Build and enhance APIs, services, and user interfaces using modern frameworks and engineering best practices
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code with a focus on performance and security
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, designers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver features end‑to‑end
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices to enable efficient delivery
• Ensure applications meet enterprise security, compliance, and data governance requirements
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies, tools, and engineering patterns
• Contribute to operational readiness, including monitoring, logging, and supportability of applications

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in software development (or equivalent internships, co‑ops, or academic projects)
• 1+ years of experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern software development practices, including object‑oriented design, APIs, and version control (Git)
• Experience working with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Agile/Scrum preferred)
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to debug complex issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross‑functional team environment

*All Telecommuters 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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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