Lead Software Engineer

EMPLOYER:    Optum Services Inc.

JOB TITLE:    Lead Software Engineer

LOCATION:    1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.)

DUTIES:    Development and delivery of software components with high quality for customers with the great collaboration with multiple stake holders like strategic products, UAT, support and customers. Hiring, and retaining talented software engineers by identifying right talent for the portfolio and mentoring them to onboard and be successful. Working with cross-functional teams for implementation of the new technologies and ensuring scalability, maintainability, and adherence to best practices. Monitoring and tracking engineering excellence and objectives for continuous improvement. Estimating strategic features and enhancements and planning for budget and resource plannings. Tracking multiple projects statuses across different teams and making the deliverables without any hinderances. Break down projects into manageable tasks, assign them effectively to different teams, and track the progress of the projects. Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify areas for improvement personally and professionally, ensuring team members are meeting their goals and contributing effectively. Oversee a team of software engineers, ensure that deliverables are met. Mentor, develop subordinates for future roles and responsibilities. Contribute to architectural designs and also provide feedback on software design for projects. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S. Supervise direct reports.

REQUIREMENTS:    Employer will accept a Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a technology related occupation. Position requires 3 years of experience in the following: JavaScript, AngularJS, Angular and React; SQL/PLSQL and SQL Server; Designing and developing applications consuming Microsoft Rules Engine; Azure components including Azure services, Function apps, Azure storage, Azure Redis cache, Azure containers, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB and Notification Hubs; Azure DevOps for CI/CD; Track projects and statuses using Rally; HL7 messages for healthcare application integrations; C# and .Net Core; and Splunk capabilities.

RATE OF PAY:  $159,314.00-$229,824.00/per year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2373644

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.