Senior Advisory Services Consultant - 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. 

The Senior Consultant, Technology Consulting is a leader within the Optum Advisory Service.

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:

• Serve as a software engineer contributing to delivery of software products in an agile environment
• Participate in sprint planning sessions, user story grooming and feature development
• Design and develop integrations between enrollment, front end sales systems and rest of the customers technology ecosystem
• Proven track record of hands on engineering working in a .Net and Azure cloud environment
• Work with client requirements, technical architects, scrum master and product owner to scope, plan, design and build integrations 
• Build and maintain solid client relationships 
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high quality services 
• Determine process improvements and adopt engineering best practices 
• Experience in working with AI tools such as Codex, Claude, Copilot etc.  
• Proven ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced 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:

• 10+ years of experience in hands on software engineering 
• 10+ years of experience in software delivery using Agile models and sprint teams
• 5+ years of experience in .Net and Azure cloud implementation
• 5+ years of experience leading integration efforts for large scale system implementations
• 5+ years of Full Stack development
• 2+ years of experience in event driven microservices architecture
• 2+ years of experience working with Health Insurance processes and systems focused on front end policy sales systems and enrollment 
• 1+ years of AI- Augmented SDLC (ChatGPT, Codex, Claude, Copilot)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in AI/ML delivery projects
• Experience with any / all of the following applications: MS Project, Smartsheet, Service Now, Jira, Rally
• Experience working with payer systems and / or applications in a cloud environment
• Experience working in and successfully navigating a matrixed environment
• Proven to possess analytical reasoning and solution-focus problem solving
• Proven ability to participate in cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision

*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.