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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using Microsoft .Net core and related technologies
• Front-End Development: Create responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Angular or React
• Back-End Development: Develop server-side logic, APIs, and services. Understanding the integration and data exchange between applications
• Database Management: Design and manage databases, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality software
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Project Management: Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance
• Innovation: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and apply them to improve our products and processes
• 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:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on .NET, React, Azure, and DevOps
• Experience with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and ORM frameworks
• Solid experience in DevOps practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• In-depth knowledge of Azure cloud services and experience in managing cloud-based applications
• Proficient in backend development using .NET and frontend development using React
• Solid front-end development skills using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React
• Proven excellent problem-solving abilities, solid communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proven ability to learn new software technologies and stay updated with the latest industry trends
• Demonstrable ability to lead a team of junior developers, including mentoring and code reviews.
• Proven excellent understanding of Agile methodologies

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.