Entry Level Java Software Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

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 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. 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and implement DevOps solutions and cloud infrastructure following best practices and organizational standards
• Leverage AI Builder and automation tools to enhance deployment pipelines and operational efficiency
• Apply Generative AI and LLM-based solutions to improve development workflows and code quality using tools like GitHub Copilot
• Develop and maintain scalable cloud-native solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code principles
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to establishing best practices within the team
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment frequency and reliability
• Support production systems on a rotational basis and participate in incident response for critical issues
• Collaborate with team members to solve technical problems and share knowledge through documentation and discussions
• Monitor system performance, maintain observability, and identify optimization opportunities
• Contribute to security of best practices and ensure compliance with organizational standards
• Document solutions and maintain clear communication with stakeholders on technical progress
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT or Engineering field
• 4 years of industry experience in software development
• 3 years of professional experience in one or more programming languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go
• 3 years of hands-on experience with any one cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native technologies
• 3 years of demonstrated experience in DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools
• 2 years of experience building and deploying GraphQL and REST APIs, including microservices
• 2 years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Generative AI, LLM-based development, and AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot preferred)
• Experience building and deploying RESTful APIs and microservices
• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch for logging, monitoring, and search capabilities
• Familiarity with AI Builder or low-code automation platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in agile environments

*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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