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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 Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Engineering team, a unit within the Optum InsightTechnology organization is responsible for building commercial products helping payers and providers with administrative and clinician focused CDS solutions.  We are seeking an engineer who can bring deep expertise across software, data, and AI/ML disciplines to enhance existing CDS solutions as well as contribute to the development of exciting new products.  CDS is an area that truly touches payers, providers, as well as members and one where you can have a huge impact on improving the healthcare system for everyone. 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a team of software engineers in the development of high-quality software 
• Design, develop, and test software applications in accordance with established enterprise standards and best practices
• Collaborate with other engineers to work through product requirements and translate them into technical specifications 
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards 
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and incorporate them into the development process 
• Participate in the planning and estimation of development tasks and projects 

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, information technology OR 4 years of Software Engineering experience
• 2  years of experience in the software engineering profession 
• 2  years of development experience with languages such as Java, .NET, or Python
• 2  years of development experience with front-end technologies such as ReactJS, Angular, or Typescript 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role 
• Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment 
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud 
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools 
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with microservices architecture 
• 1 years of AI/ML development experience 
• 1 years of Healthcare Industry experience 
• 2 years of Public Cloud experience 
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js 

*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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