Full Stack Engineer

Requisition number: 2359160

Job category: Technology

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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Full Stack Engineer will join the Consumer Engineering team, which drives digital experiences across UHC and Optum RX. This role focuses on building solutions that serve both internal call center agents and external members/patients, supporting critical functions such as e-commerce checkout, prescription management, home delivery, and specialty services. The engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing this essential platform.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using ReactJS, Java-based microservices, and GraphQL.

• Architect and implement solutions leveraging Azure cloud services and Kubernetes (preferably Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS)

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions

• Develop and manage containerized applications with Docker

• Ensure robust automation testing for UI and APIs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software in an agile environment

• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using observability tools such as Azure Monitoring, App Insights, Splunk, and Dynatrace

• Maintain code quality and version control using GitHub

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members

• Drive problem-solving and resolve complex technical issues efficiently

Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement

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:

• Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of Software Engineering experience

• 3+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with strong proficiency in ReactJS (or equivalent frameworks), microservices

• 3+ years of experience and solid understanding in CI/CD pipelines and tools, especially GitHub Actions

• 3+ years of hands-on experience or strong background in automation testing for UI and APIs

• 3+ years of proficient experience in GitHub for version control and team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of deep expertise in Azure cloud services and Kubernetes, preferably with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

*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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.

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