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Software Engineer

Requisition number: 2363657 Job category: Technology Primary location: Schaumburg, IL Date posted: 06/24/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: No

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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Our Screen Modernization team is on an exciting journey to modernize our legacy iSeries Green Screen application into a high-performing, modern web-based platform. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will play a critical role in redefining how our users interact with our applications, improving workflow and performance. You will design, build, and deploy robust web interfaces and services using a cutting-edge tech stack, including Java, Spring, React JS, and TypeScript. By applying modern software engineering principles, Agile Scrum methodologies, and robust testing and monitoring practices, you will help deliver modern, reliable, and user-centric pharmacy benefit solutions that directly impact our members.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy modern web-based applications, transitioning legacy iSeries Green Screen workflows into efficient, user-friendly solutions
Collaborate within an Agile Scrum environment to deliver high-quality, reusable code using Java, Spring, React JS, and TypeScript
Utilize database and SQL experience to write efficient queries and manage data persistence
Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline software development workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous improvement
Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines (using Jenkins, Artifactory, GitHub) to ensure rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery
Conduct performance and load testing using Jmeter to ensure application scalability, stability, and high performance
Implement proactive application monitoring and logging solutions using Splunk and Dynatrace to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues
Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design, optimize application performance, and drive strategic system innovation

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree OR 6+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree
4+ years of professional software development experience
3+ years of experience developing applications with Java and the Spring framework
2+ years of experience with front-end technologies, specifically React JS and TypeScript
2+ years of experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases
2+ years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience modernizing legacy enterprise systems (e.g., iSeries, AS400, or green screen applications) into modern web-based architectures
Hands-on experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter
Hands-on experience with application performance monitoring and logging platforms such as Splunk and Dynatrace
Experience utilizing approved AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding, troubleshooting, and automation tasks
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on teamwork and driving continuous delivery improvements

*All Telecommuters 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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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