Architect - Remote

Job ID: 99220212080Posted: 2026-10-24Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $112,700 - $193,200/yearJob Area: TechnologyCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum 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 work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.Primary Responsibilities:Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the businessTranslates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiencesCompany thought leader, Functional SME, and resource to leadershipCoaches, provides feedback, and guides othersLeads large, complex projects to achieve key business objectivesInfluences leadership to adopt new ideas, products, and/or approachesPredicts emerging customer needs and develops innovative solutions to meet themWorks within the constructs of effective Product Teams, Engineering, and Business StakeholdersYou'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.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, an Engineering discipline, or relevant experience8+ years of experience in Architecture6+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and existing software5+ years of experience in a technical leadership roleExperiencing working with cloud-based technologies such as Microsoft AzureExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code paradigms and related toolsExperience delivering software in a continuous integration & delivery modelBroad expertise in .net, Angular, SQL based system & software architecture design patternsPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or an Engineering disciplineExperience working in an Agile/Scrum environmentExperience in Microservices ArchitectureExperience in Domain Driven DesignExperience working with PII/PHI or sensitive dataUnderstanding of Data Science and Data Engineering concepts*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and 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 local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.