Associate Software Engineer Optum Jobs in Illinois

We are seeking talented Software Engineers who can create scalable user experiences and API/Service-based solutions while collaborating with an experienced team of product development professionals. You will join a cross-functional, DevOps based, Agile team responsible for the entire product development life cycle, encompassing conception, discovery, framing, development, deployment, measurement, and continuous improvement. As a Senior Software Engineer, you should possess expertise in both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries. Additionally, we value individuals who are team players, possess a keen eye for visual design, and prioritize outcomes over outputs. If you are ready to advance your career and contribute to a rapidly growing company dedicated to delivering innovative products and ensuring an exceptional client experience, we eagerly await your application!

By collaborating closely with fellow product development team members, software engineers play a pivotal role in driving team-level success through the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Collaborating with Users, Architects, Engineers, Designers, and Product Managers to foster ideation and deliver cutting-edge software solutions. Strong communication skills.
• Participating in technical design, architecture discussions, and driving consistent high quality software development.
• Participating in the documenting of software programs with flowcharts, layouts, charts, diagrams and other documentation.
• Employing Test First and Acceptance Criteria Driven approaches to continuously test and deliver high-quality software.
• Experience in implementing mobile responsive designs to ensure optimal user experiences across various devices.
• Designing and developing Macro and Micro-Services while adhering to industry best practices and standards.
• Ensuring solutions meet non-functional requirements, such as security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability.
• Performing code reviews & ensuring alignment with coding/design best practices.
• Working in a collaborative team environment with other engineers and comfortable providing advice, coaching, and insights to peers on software.
• Actively pursuing continuous professional growth by staying updated on new development tools, programming techniques, and best practices. Engaging in educational opportunities, keeping informed through professional publications, nurturing personal and professional networks, and actively participating in relevant professional organizations.
• Through the successful execution of these responsibilities, the senior software engineer will make significant contributions to the overall achievements of our team and organization!

Additional Requirements:

As part of the evaluation process, candidates who progress beyond the initial screeningwill be requiredto complete a formal technical assessment to validate coding proficiency and technical competency.

Education & Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in Software Product Development

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar/related Engineering/Science based technical disciplines.

• Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate - Bonus
• Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expertise - Bonus

Skills & Abilities:

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of demonstrating:

• Strong Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as .Net 6 and greater, C# 10 and higher, React 16 or greater/Redux, Typescript. MS SQL Server, MongoDB, Identity Providers (IDP). Software engineers should have a foundational understanding of data structures, algorithms, and the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code

• Cloud Skills: Experience working in Hybrid and Cloud based environments where essentially all things are handled "as code" and promoted via automated pipelines which incorporate audit, quality, and security controls. Azure experience preferred

• Containers: Experience working with OCI compliant containers. Docker preferred

• Kubernetes: Experience with container hosting and management systems such as Kubernetes, Azure Container instances, App Service or OpenShift

• Experience with source code management applications with GIT

• Proven track record of successfully delivering highly robust and scalable front-end and back-end solutions

• Experience with Design Patterns, CQRS, Domain Driven Design, IDP practices, Automated Testing, understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and best practices

• Proficiency in integrating with external systems and services, utilizing REST, SOAP, or other relevant protocols

• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Software engineers must possess strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to analyze and troubleshoot complex technical challenges. They should be able to break down problems into manageable components and devise effective solutions

• Experience with implementing logging, metrics, and tracing frameworks to provide comprehensive visibility into application behavior and system health. Ability to write high-quality, structured, and observable code that supports monitoring, debugging, and performance analysis

• Software Product Development Lifecycle: Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) is crucial. This includes understanding requirements gathering, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance in an Agile/Scaled Agile manner. Experience with Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, or other outcome based iterative development approach required

• Conforming to Agile principles, software engineers must have the ability to divide large software solutions into smaller conquerable coding tasks that can be delivered within a sprint

• Knowledge of Development Tools and Frameworks: Software engineers should be proficient in using development tools and frameworks relevant to their domain. This can include version control systems (e.g., Git), integrated development environments (e.g., Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ), and frameworks specific to web development (e.g., React, Angular) or mobile app development (e.g., Flutter, React Native)

• Collaboration and Communication: Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams is vital for software engineers. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enable them to clearly express ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Continuous Learning: The field of software engineering is constantly evolving, so a mindset of continuous learning is crucial. Staying updated with new technologies, programming languages, frameworks, and industry trends is highly valued

• Testing and Debugging: Proficiency in automated software testing techniques, including automated unit testing, integration testing, and debugging, is important for ensuring the reliability and quality of software applications

• Knowledge of Security Best Practices: Strong understanding of secure coding practices and the ability to apply them effectively in software development. Ability to implement security controls, conduct code

• reviews, and perform security-focused testing, ensuring adherence to industry standards and minimizing the risk of potential exploits

• Compliance: Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and industry-specific security standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001. Ability to design and implement software solutions that meet these compliance standards, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and maintaining regulatory compliance

• System Design and Architecture: Software engineers should have a solid understanding of system design principles and architecture patterns. This includes scalability, performance optimization, and the ability to design robust and efficient software systems

• Adaptability and Flexibility: Software engineers often encounter changing requirements, tight deadlines, and evolving technologies. Being adaptable, flexible, and able to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and frameworks is crucial