Lead Full Stack Software Engineer - Remote

Software Engineer

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Engineering team, a unit within the Optum Insight Technology organization is responsible for building commercial products helping payers and providers with administrative and clinician focused CDS solutions. We are seeking a software engineer who can contribute across software, data, and AI/ML disciplines to enhance existing CDS solutions as well as work on the development of exciting new products. CDS is an area that truly touches payers, providers, as well as members and one where you can have a huge impact on improving the healthcare system for everyone.

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:

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code following established engineering standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
• Collaborate with team members to translate business and technical requirements into working solutions
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, and retrospectives
• Learn and apply new tools, frameworks, and technologies as part of ongoing professional development

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience as a full stack developer
• 5+ years of experience with C#
• 3+ years of FHIR or interoperability experience
• 3+ years of healthcare IT experience
• 2+ years of basic understanding of software development concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and version control (e.g., Git)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Python experience
• Proven solid problem solving skills and willingness to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Internship, co op, or academic project experience in software development
• Exposure to web technologies, APIs, or databases (SQL or NoSQL)
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms or modern DevOps concepts
• Desired location Madison, WI

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). The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.