Associate Software Engineer

Job Description Associate Software Engineer – 2351435 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. Location: This role is full‑time onsite at 5701 Katella Ave, Cypress, California. Schedule: Standard working hours but must be willing to start early due to working with the offshore team. Telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. is optional. Primary Responsibilities Provide support to an ongoing effort of building in‑house solutions for data de‑identification. Leverage enterprise‑approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation. Understand data flow and interaction between different applications running on legacy and cloud systems so that consistent data masking solutions can be delivered to the end users across all platforms. Collaborate with Developers, SME, Application/Product owners, QAs, and Tech. Leads to provide automated infrastructure services in UAT regions. Follow structured methodologies in fulfilling Service Requests and documenting deliverable related details. Predict emerging customer needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them. Continuously look for ways to automate manual and repetitive work by implementing automated solutions through continuous process improvement. Required Qualifications High School Diploma / GED. 1+ years of experience with programming languages such as Java, GoLang, or Python. 1+ years of experience developing applications using Spring Boot. 1+ years of experience working with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. 1+ years of experience in cloud environments including Azure, AWS, or GCP. 1+ years of experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar. 1+ years of experience working with SQL and distributed databases such as DB2 or Oracle. 1+ years of experience contributing to automation projects. All Telecommuters 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. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io to be connected to Recruitment Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr