Contract Remote Senior Engineering Manager Jobs in Addison, IL

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 Optum Rx Technology team is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams driving Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) modernization initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of modern API-first architectures, microservices, microproduct platforms, and Source of Truth (SOT) services across core domains including eligibility, claims, pharmacy, product, and member services. You will partner closely with business, product, architecture, and infrastructure leaders to execute large-scale digital transformation and application consolidation, while developing engineering talent, managing program execution and budgets, and leveraging AI-enabled engineering practices and automation to accelerate delivery outcomes.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple software engineering teams delivering complex PBM technology modernization initiatives across geographically distributed delivery sites
• Drive the strategy, design, and execution of modern API-first architectures, microservices, microproduct platforms, and event-driven distributed systems
• Oversee core Source of Truth (SOT) platform modernization efforts, specifically focusing on Eligibility and Claims domains
• Direct domain engineering services across pharmacy, product, member, and claims functions to ensure enterprise scalability and operational excellence
• Manage program execution, financial budgets, staffing models, vendor/partner relationships, and strategic technology roadmaps
• Ensure engineering compliance with enterprise architecture, security, regulatory, resiliency, and operational standards
• Partner collaboratively with business and product leadership to align technical execution with strategic modernization objectives
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing technical managers and engineering talent across global teams
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging enterprise-approved AI tools and automation practices to streamline workflows, optimize developer productivity, and accelerate modernization outcomes
   

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 12 years of progressive experience in software engineering, application development, and enterprise technology delivery
• 6 years of leadership experience managing software engineering teams, technical managers, and large-scale technology programs
• Experience delivering API-first architectures, cloud-native applications, and Source of Truth (SOT) platforms
• Experience leveraging enterprise-approved AI tools, developer productivity tools, and automation to streamline workflows and accelerate delivery outcomes
• Experience leading global delivery teams across multiple time zones and regions
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), Kubernetes, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, observability, and cloud security best practices
• Deep technical expertise in REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and enterprise integration patterns
• Proven track record leading enterprise modernization initiatives involving APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, and digital transformation
• Proven success leading large-scale migration and modernization efforts, including legacy system decommissioning and application consolidation
• Demonstrated program management capability covering budgeting, resource planning, vendor management, risk mitigation, and executive reporting
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or 4 years of equivalent software engineering experience)
• Professional certifications in Cloud Architecture (Azure/AWS), SAFe/Agile leadership, or DevOps methodologies
• Deep technical and functional expertise in core PBM adjudication engines and eligibility processing systems
   

*All employees working remotely 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 $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.