Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Senior Manager, Software Engineering - 2332096 Employer: Optum Services Inc. Location: 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.) DUTIES Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in fields such as electronic data processing, information systems, system analysis, and computer programming. Engage with product and technology leaders to understand business strategy, vision, and priority. Lead multiple engineering/feature teams and drive operational excellence. Implement Agile software development and automation across all technology platforms. Identify gaps in skills and align them to the upskilling curriculum, reprioritizing as needed. Participate in Scrum ceremonies (Daily Scrum, Refinement, Sprint Review, Retrospectives, Product Demos). Partner with Product Management to improve operational excellence and identify areas of opportunity. Serve as technical co-owner in partnership with other Principal Engineers for solutions. Collaborate with Lead Software Engineers and teams when security vulnerabilities, issues, or remediations are required and resolve within security guidelines. Provide guidance during product refinement, analysis, solutioning, and delivery. Provide meaningful feedback as people manager, conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings. Keep current with modern technologies and enterprise systems, maintaining knowledge and sharing concepts with colleagues. Lead and be accountable for the performance of managers and/or senior level staff; ensure delivery frameworks and best practices are enacted. Conduct/participate in leadership meetings, PI Planning, product meetings, review meetings, and other meetings. Lead projects by collaborating with enterprise and/or external teams, coordinating execution, delivery, and reporting. Demonstrate thought leadership through speaking, learning forums, etc. Foster a culture of continuous improvement via mentoring, feedback, and metrics. REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. Two (2) years of experience in the role or a technology-related occupation. Two (2) years of experience in roadmap planning, prioritizing projects, and resource allocation. Experience implementing best practices, code reviews, and testing procedures to ensure high software quality standards. Healthcare domain experience. Experience with Azure cloud platform. Knowledge of architectural patterns such as microservices or event-driven, containers. Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies. Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Asp.NET, or JavaScript. Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, CI/CD, or Docker. Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio 2019/2022, Windows OS, SQL Server, Office, Xamarin, Rally, and Microsoft Visio 2000/2003. RATE OF PAY $176,377.00 - $236,775.00 per year BENEFITS UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as a matching 401(k) and an employee stock purchase plan. ELIGIBILITY STATEMENT UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr