Senior Software Engineer - National Remote - Remote Eligible

Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

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 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.

Senior Software Engineer

The Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Engineering team, a unit within the Optum Insight Technology organization is responsible for building commercial products helping payers and providers with administrative and clinician focused CDS solutions. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who can bring deep expertise across software, data, and AI/ML disciplines to enhance existing CDS solutions as well as contribute to the development of exciting new products. CDS is an area that truly touches payers, providers, as well as members and one where you can have a huge impact on improving the healthcare system for everyone.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test software applications in accordance with established enterprise standards and best practices
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Participate in the planning and estimation of development tasks and projects
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards
• Maintain and improve existing software applications to enhance performance and functionality

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering
• 4+ years of development experience with languages such as Java, .NET, or Python
• 3+ years of Public Cloud experience
• 2+ years of experience in infrastructure-as-code (terraform, Azure Resource templates, AWS Cloud Formation)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer Science, Software Engineering
• Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (Azure preferred)
• Experience with AI/ML development
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js

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 $89,900 to $160,600 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.