Sr Software Engineer – Remote at Optum

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Software engineering roles at Optum Care focus on design, development, testing, debugging, and maintenance of software to deliver high-quality applications, products, and services. Roles involve translating business needs into technical solutions, driving architecture decisions, and contributing to product roadmaps while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Design, code, test, and debug applications and components that meet technical specifications and business requirements per assigned work items.
• Work closely with lead engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to develop requirements and assist with estimating.
• Instill best practices for software development and documentation, ensure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions.
• Operational Excellence – build, deploy, monitor, and operate production services.
• Mentor other software engineers.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering or related field and/or relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience with Domain Driven Design.
• Experience with Event Driven Architecture.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops pipelines.
• Knowledge of Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), understanding of OWASP.
• Familiarity with Git Ops principles (and tools like Flux or Argo CD).
• Familiarity with LeSS / Large Scale Scrum.
• Advanced understanding and ability to troubleshoot applications running within Kubernetes.
• Advanced understanding of cloud infrastructure and automated provisioning & configuration management.
• Basic understanding of networking and internet protocols.
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (eligibility requirements apply). Salary range for this role is $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment.

Final date to receive applications:
This posting will remain for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is collected. The posting may be removed earlier due to volume of applicants.

At United Health 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 delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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 law.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.