Sr 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.

As a Sr Software Engineer at Optum Rx, you will join an innovative engineering team responsible for building and maintaining Rx microproducts—portable UI packages deployed across both member-facing and agent-facing applications. In this role, you will bridge the gap between web and mobile platforms using a unified JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystem based on React and React Native. You will translate complex designs into pixel-perfect, highly reusable components, architect scalable state management solutions, integrate backend services, and leverage AI capabilities and enterprise automation tools to optimize workflows and deliver digital pharmacy microproducts.

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:

• Design, develop, and maintain portable Rx microproduct UI packages that seamlessly integrate into both member-facing and agent-facing applications
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and intelligent component architectures to address complex pharmacy and healthcare technology challenges with an emphasis on responsible AI usage
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and automation frameworks to streamline development workflows, optimize code generation, and drive continuous software delivery improvements
• Translate Figma and Adobe XD wireframes into pixel-perfect, clean, reusable, and maintainable components using React for web and React Native for mobile applications
• Utilize Material-UI (MUI) and modern UI toolkits to construct, scale, and maintain dynamic multi-theme systems across member and agent applications
• Build and manage complex application state, user flows, data persistence, and caching mechanisms using Redux or React Context API
• Connect front-end user interfaces to backend microservices, cloud databases, and third-party APIs using RESTful services and GraphQL
• Optimize application performance across environments by minimizing web bundle sizes, tuning Virtual DOM rendering, ensuring smooth 60fps mobile animations, and debugging memory leaks
• Write automated unit and integration tests using Jest, Detox, and Playwright to maintain high codebase stability and quality across microproduct packages
• Manage cross-environment deployment pipelines and mobile app publishing workflows through Apple App Store Connect, Google Play Console, and Expo Application Services (EAS)
• Evaluate emerging technology trends and modern AI tools to inform solution design, application architecture, and strategic team innovation

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience specializing in front-end web and mobile application development
• 3+ years of experience building applications using React for web and React Native for mobile environments
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript and TypeScript, including ES6+ syntax, asynchronous programming, custom hooks, and component lifecycle management
• 3+ years of experience with HTML5, CSS3 layout techniques (Flexbox, CSS Grid), and modern UI frameworks like Material-UI (MUI) or Tailwind CSS
• 3+ years of experience with state management libraries (Redux, React Context API) and API integrations (RESTful APIs, GraphQL)
• 2+ years of experience integrating AI tools, automation frameworks, or intelligent assistant tools into development workflows and applications
• 2+ years of experience writing automated unit and integration tests using frameworks such as Jest, Detox, or Playwright
• 2+ years of experience with code version control (Git) and asset compilation build toolchains (Webpack, Vite, Babel, NPM)
• 1+ years of experience managing mobile release workflows through Apple App Store Connect, Google Play Console, or Expo Application Services (EAS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing modular, portable UI micro-frontends or microproducts deployed across multiple host platforms
• Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) frameworks like Next.js for search engine optimization and speed
• Proficiency navigating structural differences in React Native, including experience with Expo ecosystems and bare React Native workflows
• Demonstrated systemic problem-solving skills with the ability to isolate bug behavior between web browser environments and native mobile operating systems
• Experience building pharmacy benefit management, digital health, or prescription technology platforms
• Reside in Schaumberg, IL

*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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.