Software Engineer| Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Remote

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.

As a Software Engineer within our OI Provider Dev Ops Enablement - Revenue Cycle Automation team, you will play a crucial role in modernizing and simplifying healthcare operations through secure, scalable technology. Our vision is to enable faster decision-making, improve user experience, and deliver greater value to our business partners and members. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to work on highly innovative and exciting projects such as RAVPrint, NOVA 1st Tier Appeals, Underpayment Appeals, various advanced interactive Dashboards, and more!

By leveraging cutting-edge cloud-native architectures in Azure, modern frameworks  and React JS, and advanced AI-assisted development tools, you will design and implement automation solutions that streamline complex workflows and revolutionize healthcare operational efficiency.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support for enterprise applications
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions using .NET, React JS, Azure cloud services, and SQL databases
• Build and maintain microservices-based architecture, modern web applications, APIs, serverless components, and infrastructure-as-code
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools and AI-assisted development tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, accelerate development, and drive continuous improvement
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops deployment automation to improve release velocity and operational efficiency
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and enforce engineering standards, ensuring high quality, maintainability, security, and performance across all outputs
• Establish monitoring, observability, and alerting strategies to maintain high availability and system performance in production environments
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality software increments aligned with business outcomes
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends across cloud, AI, and modern engineering practices to inform strategic direction and innovation

What are the reasons to consider working for United Health Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

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 in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, OR 4+ years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience working across modern programming languages such  (C#), Java, and SQL
• 3+ years of front-end development experience using modern frameworks (e.g., React JS, Angular, or Type Script-based stacks)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and consuming modern RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures
• 2+ years of professional experience building and deploying applications in Azure cloud environments (e.g., compute, storage, networking, serverless capabilities)
• 2+ years of experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server or equivalent), including database design, performance optimization, and development

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of production support
• Experience implementing and managing CI/CD…