Senior Software Engineer I

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications and data solutions using C# and .NET technologies
• Build and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes to support data integration, transformation, and analytics
• Write efficient, secure, and high-performance SQL queries, stored procedures, and database designs across relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Develop and maintain cloud-based applications and data platforms on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Implement and manage data storage solutions such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, AWS S3, Redshift, or similar services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, analytics, DevOps) to define system requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security across systems, adhering to best practices and compliance standards
• Build and maintain APIs and microservices using .NET frameworks to support application and data integration
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application and data pipeline performance in cloud and on-prem environments
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and participate in DevOps practices for automated deployment and infrastructure management
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices
• Document system architecture, data flows, and processes for maintainability and knowledge sharing

• Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud computing, data engineering, and software development to drive innovation

• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in software development and/or data engineering
• Hands-on experience with C# and .NET frameworks for application development
• Experience working with cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with building scalable, reliable, and secure applications and data solutions
• Solid understanding of database design, data modeling, and ETL processes
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and development best practices
• Solid proficiency in SQL for querying, data manipulation, and performance tuning
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proven excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

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.