Portal Application Architect - Remote

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Optum is seeking a Portal Application Architect - Remote to define and govern the application architecture for a cloud native program. This role establishes architectural standards, ensures consistency across teams, and guides secure, scalable, and maintainable portal patterns aligned with overall program objectives.

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:  

• Define end-to-end portal application architecture including UI frameworks, service/API integration patterns, authentication/authorization, and deployment models
• Define and govern non-functional architecture standards (performance, resiliency, scalability, security, compliance, observability, and operational readiness)
• Ensure alignment with enterprise identity patterns including SSO, RBAC, and Entra ID integration, and align API exposure with enterprise standards
• Drive architectural decisions for platform-aligned delivery (e.g., Kubernetes-based runtime, ingress/egress controls, API management, and monitoring/telemetry patterns)
• Review and approve design artifacts and technical approaches; provide design authority for complex portal and integration decisions
• Partner with Development Leads to guide implementation and resolve complex technical challenges and cross-team dependencies
• Collaborate with DevSecOps and shared services teams to ensure architectural alignment with automated build/deploy controls and security guardrails
• Influence the long-term roadmap for portal and digital engagement capabilities in support of portal modernization outcomes

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: 

• 8+ years of experience serving as a Cloud subject matter expert on Cloud, Application Architecture, and many other Technologies
• 8+ years of application architecture experience with solid focus on portal and web-based systems
• 7+ years of proven experience designing API-driven, cloud-native applications and service integration patterns
• Deep experience in developing vision and leading complex and high visibility projects
• Proven solid understanding of application security, identity, and access control in enterprise environments
• Experience working closely with development teams to balance architectural rigor with delivery execution
• Proven solid documentation skills and experience operating within architecture governance processes

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of digital transformation experience with broad business areas / LOBs
• Experience with Azure application platforms such as AKS, API Management, Application Gateway/WAF, and Azure-native monitoring integrations
• Deep experience in areas adjacent to cloud like data engineering, AI, process improvement, etc.
• Familiarity with sales process and opportunity tracking and management
• Familiar with latest trends in Cloud and their relevance / use in healthcare 
• Broad understanding of Cloud based security solutions and familiar with Healthcare specific regulatory specifications like HIPPA, PHI, PII
• Ability to prepare POV's and other Client facing assets

*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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.