Senior Software Engineer

About Optum 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. We are guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Optum Serve is dedicated to serving our nation's military and Veterans. We have the honor to support federal agencies in their efforts to advance the United States health care system and improve the overall health and well‑being of all those who serve or have served our country. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities Designs, codes, tests and debugs applications and components that meet all 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 Collaborates closely with Business Analysts on developing requirements and may assist with estimating Instill best practices for software development and documentation, assure 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 operation of production services Mentors other software engineers Benefits 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.) 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 401(k) contribution. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full‑time employment. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in full lifecycle of software development projects in an agile environment 6+ months of experience leveraging AI tools in the software development lifecycle in order to improve quality and efficiency Advanced level of proficiency with MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or other similar relational database management system Advanced level of proficiency with .NET Core or similar object‑oriented programming language Advanced level of proficiency with Angular, React, or other JavaScript frameworks / libraries Advanced level of proficiency with application containerization, deployment, and orchestration across environments Advanced level of proficiency with CI/CD and test automation Advanced level of proficiency building cloud‑native applications in Azure or similar cloud service provider United States Citizenship If you are offered this position, you will be required to provide extensive personal information to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top‑Secret security clearance as a condition of your employment Drug test required before beginning employment Preferred Qualifications Basic understanding and ability to troubleshoot applications running within Kubernetes Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure and automated provisioning & configuration management Basic understanding of networking and internet protocols Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines Familiarity with GitOps principles (and tools like Flux or Argo CD) Knowledge of Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), understanding of OWASP Familiarity with LeSS / Large Scale Scrum Telecommuter Policy All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. EEO and Legal Disclosures Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UnitedHealth Group