Senior Software Engineer

Job ID: 99226762608Posted: 2026-08-27Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United StatesSalary: $91,700 - $163,700/yearJob Area: TechnologyCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum 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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join an innovative team dedicated to building high-performance, scalable software solutions that improve health outcomes and streamline operations. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain critical software systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product management, and architectural leads. You will leverage modern technologies, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality, resilient technology solutions that support our global enterprise vision.You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Design, develop, test, deploy, and support scalable software applications and microservices using modern enterprise technology stacksCollaborate with software architects, product managers, and engineering peers to translate functional business requirements into technical solutionsWrite clean, maintainable, efficient, and well-documented code following enterprise engineering standards and design principlesParticipate in peer code reviews, design discussions, and architecture planning to enforce quality standards and engineering best practicesTroubleshoot, debug, and resolve performance bottlenecks, system defects, and production issues to ensure high availability and stabilityDrive automated testing practices and support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:7+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade applications5+ years of hands-on experience with one or more modern object-oriented or functional programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, or Go)3+ years of experience designing and interacting with relational or non-relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or MongoDB)3+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs, web services, and microservices architecture2+ years of experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) tools and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and KubernetesExperience with Agile development practices and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Jira)Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD) methodologiesKnowledge of healthcare industry data standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements*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. 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.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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.#RPO #GREEN