Contract Software Engineer Remote Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Our Company

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, 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.

Position Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying scalable, high-performance applications, microservices, and cloud-based data solutions. Working in a fully remote capacity within a collaborative environment, you will utilize modern technology stacks-including Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Kafka, Azure Cloud, Databricks, and Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI)-to construct event-driven architectures, robust APIs, and intelligent solutions. In addition to technical execution, you will serve as a primary client-facing engineer, engaging directly with key stakeholders to articulate technical solutions, streamline business workflows, and deliver impactful technology that improves healthcare delivery and outcomes.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Interface directly with clients and business stakeholders to communicate technical solutions, architectural decisions, and project status effectively
• Design, develop, test, and deploy resilient microservices, RESTful APIs, and user interface applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and Redux (NgRx) on Azure Cloud
• Build event-driven streaming solutions and data integration pipelines leveraging Apache Kafka, Azure Databricks, and Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI)
• Design, develop, and deploy software solutions and intelligent applications to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible technology use
• Leverage enterprise tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, automate processes, and drive continuous software engineering improvements
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform technical solution design, architecture, and strategic software innovation
• Collaborate with product owners, technical architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable, robust technical solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, efficient, and well-documented code following software engineering best practices, design patterns, and security standards
• Participate in architectural reviews, technical design evaluations, and code reviews to ensure system performance, code quality, and security
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application issues, performance bottlenecks, and operational incidents

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 development experience in lieu of a degree
• 5 years of professional software engineering experience delivering enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot
• 3 years of experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectural patterns
• 3 years of experience with relational database management systems, such as SQL Server or Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI)
• 2 years of experience designing and developing UI applications using Angular (or Angular 18 ) and Redux (NgRx) for scalable, responsive user experiences
• 2 years of experience in client-facing technical roles, communicating complex software engineering concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 2 years of experience leveraging Azure cloud services and cloud data platforms
• 2 years of experience developing, integrating, or deploying software solutions that incorporate automated workflows or AI/machine learning capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated stakeholder management and client engagement capabilities
• Experience with Azure Databricks, PySpark, or big data processing workflows
• Experience working with AI/ML frameworks, generative AI APIs, or automated workflow tooling
• Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code, release automation, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform)
• Familiarity with healthcare industry data standards, security compliance, and privacy regulations

*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 to $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.

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