Full Stack Software Engineer

Improve the lives of others while 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 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.

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

• Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring seamless integration across the stack
• Build responsive, user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) with clean, reusable code
• Develop and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and microservices to support application functionality and performance
• Design, implement, and optimize database schemas and queries across relational and/or No
  
  SQL databases
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, and participate in code reviews to maintain quality standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the full application stack in development and production environments
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and follow best practices for version control, testing, and deployment
• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and optimization
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and architecture

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.

• High School Diploma/ GED
• 3+ years of experience with developing full stack web applications
• 1+ years of experience with back-end development skills in one or more languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, C#, or Ruby
• 1+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
• 1+ years of experience in database design and experience with SQL and/or No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• 1+ years of experience with AI/ML concepts

• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders

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

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).…