Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software

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.

This position requires specialized knowledge in high-revenue payment systems and onshore print facility operations. Supporting business-hour production triage, the Software Engineer works directly with operational teams to deliver robust toolsets for client onboarding, database conversions, and API onboarding. The role involves designing and maintaining object-oriented enterprise applications in Python and C#, supporting Oracle, SQL Server, and SQLite database environments, and building deployment scripts, CI/CD workflows, Docker containerization solutions, Grafana-supported monitoring tools, and automated unit testing.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to participate in solution design using class and sequence diagrams, peer reviews, and technical documentation. Additionally, you will build and deploy innovative AI-powered tools and automations to streamline workflows and drive operational excellence. Real-time communication, coordination, and print floor troubleshooting are essential to delivering impact in this role.

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

• Design, develop, maintain, and deploy object-oriented enterprise applications using Python and C# within Oracle, SQL Server, and SQLite database environments
• Build, optimize, and maintain automated deployment scripts, CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerized solutions, and unit test automation
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and automated tools to address business challenges, streamline workflows, client onboarding, database conversions, and API onboarding
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and modern technologies to automate operational tasks and drive continuous improvement
• Provide business-hour production triage and floor support, collaborating directly with onshore print facility and operational teams for real-time troubleshooting and communication
• Create technical documentation and solution design artifacts, including class and sequence diagrams, while actively participating in peer code reviews
• Mentor less experienced engineers and lead technical demonstrations for cross-functional stakeholders
• Evaluate emerging technical trends to inform solution architecture and strategic platform innovations

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.

• 3+ years of experience working with Oracle database environments
• 3+ years of experience working with SQL Server database environments
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, OCI, or Azure)
• 2+ years of software development experience using Python
• 2+ years of experience with CI/CD workflows, version control (e.g., Git Hub), automated testing, and deployment processes
• 2+ years of experience with API testing and documentation tools (e.g., SOAPUI, Postman, Swagger)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with C# enterprise application development
• Knowledge of payment and print systems, including healthcare payment formats (e.g., 835 claim payment/advice)
• Experience supporting onshore print facility operations and real-time production troubleshooting
• Experience with Grafana platform integration, server installation, and batch job management
• Experience building, customizing, or deploying enterprise AI automation solutions or intelligent tools
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies
• Demonstrated experience mentoring team members and presenting technical demonstrations

* All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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