Software Architect - Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN or Remote

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.

As a Software Architect at Optum Serve, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. You will work closely with the Business Architecture Analyst to break down conceptual designs into Software Architecture Diagrams, then work with cross‑functional teams to ensure that our applications meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Your expertise in modern design patterns, cloud‑native architectures, and Microsoft Azure will be crucial in driving our projects to success.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

• Design and develop software architectures using modern design patterns such as SOLID principles and Domain‑Driven Design (DDD)
• Collaborate with development teams to create high‑quality, maintainable code using .NET and Angular
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and apply them to improve our software solutions
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions

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.

• 8+ years of overall experience in software design, engineering, and architecture
• 4+ years of experience in an Architect role
• Experience leveraging AI tools in the software development lifecycle to improve quality and efficiency
• Experience as a Software Architect or similar role, with a background in software development
• Proficiency in .NET and Angular frameworks
• Solid understanding of networking principles in cloud environments
• Solid understanding and application of Domain‑Driven‑Design and Event‑Driven Architecture
• Expertise in modern design patterns, including SOLID principles and Domain‑Driven Design (DDD)
• Extensive experience with cloud‑native architectures and Microsoft Azure
• Experienced with microservices architecture
• Experienced with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid knowledge of integration technologies, middleware, and protocols
• Familiarity with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and messaging systems
• Experience building relationships with business leaders
• Required to provide extensive personal information to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top Secret security clearance as a condition of employment
• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Solid problem‑solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively

• This position will support Optum Serve's performance of a United States (U.S.) Government contract and will require the successful applicant to access and/or process Non‑Critical Sensitive information (Personally Identifiable Information [PII]/Protected Health Information [PHI]) from or contained in a U.S. Government IT system
• To fulfill the data and IT system access requirements for this position, the successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a Trustworthy Determination,…