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.

As a Senior Software Engineer, This position will select appropriate Microsoft services to design, develop, and deploy an application based on given requirements. They will design, develop, and deploy dynamically scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, and reliable modules.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• This position will design and develop applications and integrate with Amazon web services cloud platform solutions to support printing and Digital delivery outcomes
• Fine-tune and improve software implementation. Modify existing programs to new standards, and conduct unit and development programs
• This position will provide quality assurance reviews of automated test suites. Will perform post-development validation of software, and resolve any bugs found during testing
• The position of Sr Software engineer requires an individual with the analytical and technical skills associated with the attainment of at least a degree in Computer Science or a directly related field
• Lead the end-to-end design of complex applications, microservices, and integrations
• Serve as the go-to expert for best practices, promoting clean code, test automation, and DevOps
• Coach and mentor senior and mid-level engineers, fostering continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, capacity planning, and long-term vision
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in AI and cloud computing, to drive best practices within the team
• Contribute to technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design patterns, and implementation guides
• Define coding standards, conduct thorough code reviews, and drive refactoring initiatives
• Leverage Generative AI technologies to enhance software capabilities and drive innovate on within the development team
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of overall software engineering experience
• 10+ years of experience in software solution development and at least 5 years of experience in solution development utilizing Microsoft Technologies
• 5+ years of experience in application development in an AWS environment utilizing AWS services 
• 5+ years of experience in Relational Database Management systems, especially Microsoft SQL database application development

• Advanced level of proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as C#, Golang, Node.js, Java

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience/Proficiency with AWS Services such as SNS, SQS, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch
• Proficiency with .Net Framework, C#, .net Core, Python, C++
• Proficiency with Rest API 
• Proficiency in SQL based database application development
• Proficiency with Agile Scrum SDLC
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools/processes (Git/Jenkins/Jfrog /Sonar/codql/Nunit preferably)

Soft Skills:

• Proven oral and written communication Skills
• Proven ability to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to expedite development and improve quality

*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 $91,700 to $163,700 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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