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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 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. 

We are seeking a talented and driven Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team focused on building next-generation health services platforms. You will have the opportunity to work on highly scalable, cloud-native applications utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Core Java, Python, ReactJS, and GraphQL on GCP and Azure, all orchestrated via Docker and Kubernetes. If you are passionate about prioritizing and executing tasks in the software development life cycle, producing clean and efficient code, and possess a willingness to develop and deploy AI-powered solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation in healthcare tech.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and execute tasks across the full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Design, develop, and deploy microservices and tools by producing clean, efficient, and well-structured code using Java (1.8 ), Python, and ReactJS
• Automate repetitive engineering and deployment tasks through scripting and modern infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD tools
• Review, debug, and optimize software code to maintain high performance, stability, and code quality
• Perform comprehensive software validation, performance testing, and verification testing to ensure enterprise-grade reliability
• Document development phases, establish system monitoring, and ensure high availability of production environments
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on the responsible use of AI
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging engineering and AI trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation

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:

• 3 years of professional software engineering experience working across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• 3 years of experience working with front-end technologies, specifically ReactJS
• 2 years of experience in microservices development using Java 1.8 (or higher) and Python
• 2 years of experience working with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• 2 years of experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) / Azure and CI/CD tools
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to drive software engineering tasks
• Proven analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 1 years of experience working with distributed event streaming platforms like Apache Kafka
• Experience with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure
• Experience with GraphQL for API development and querying
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
• Experience or strong interest in Scala
• Experience or strong knowledge in designing, deploying, and monitoring machine learning and AI models in a production environment
• Passion for learning and a willingness to advance knowledge in AI/ML technologies

*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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