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Remote Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Sr Software Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

$139K - $174K/yr

A Day in the Life Senior Software Engineer to focus on iOS mobile app development as part of ... remote patient monitoring, and related platforms. Our organization consists of various teams with ...

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Sr Software Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

$139K - $174K/yr

A Day in the Life Senior Software Engineer to focus on iOS mobile app development as part of ... remote patient monitoring, and related platforms. Our organization consists of various teams with ...

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Senior Software Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site +1

$124K - $164K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting ... Collaborate with the Deployment Lead and peer developers to successfully execute project deployment ...

Sr. Software Engineer

Edina, MN · On-site +1

$126K - $167K/yr

The Sr. Software Engineer aids in the design, development, testing and support of our database ... • Lead medium-sized projects including detailed design, development effort, and timeline • ...

Lead DevSecOps Engineer

Eagan, MN · Remote

$104K - $137K/yr

... remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission ... Working closely with software engineers, Cloud Systems Owners, systems engineers, cybersecurity ...

AT A GLANCE The Senior Software Engineer is a crucial role within our organization, requiring work ... Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of sophisticated software applications ...

Lead Research Engineer

Eagan, MN · On-site +1

$104K - $137K/yr

Applying modern software development practices, you will be involved in the entire software ... remote teams. * Be an Agile Person:With a strong sense of urgency and a desire to work in a fast ...

Enterprise Search Tech Lead Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to ... Seven (7) years of overall software engineering experience in a private, public, government or ...

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Remote Lead Software Engineer information

What is a remote lead software engineer?

A Remote Lead Software Engineer is responsible for leading a team of developers while designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions from a remote location. They provide technical guidance, manage project timelines, and ensure code quality through best practices and code reviews. Additionally, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage remote teams effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote lead software engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Lead Software Engineer, you need advanced proficiency in software architecture, programming languages, and team leadership, typically supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field. Hands-on experience with tools such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (like AWS or Azure), and agile project management software, as well as certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, are often required. Exceptional communication, mentorship, and problem-solving abilities are important soft skills for managing a distributed team. These skills are crucial to effectively lead technical projects, drive team success, and deliver high-quality software solutions in a remote environment.

What are the typical challenges faced by a remote lead software engineer, and how can they be addressed?

Remote Lead Software Engineers often navigate challenges such as coordinating distributed teams across different time zones, ensuring clear and consistent communication, and maintaining high productivity without in-person supervision. To address these, successful leads leverage robust collaboration tools, establish regular check-ins or stand-ups, and set clear expectations and documentation standards. Emphasizing transparency, proactively identifying and resolving blockers, and fostering a culture of trust and accountability are also key strategies. With the right practices, remote leads can build strong, cohesive teams and deliver complex projects efficiently.

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Remote Lead Software Engineer jobs?

Cities in Minnesota with the most Remote Lead Software Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Remote Lead Software Engineer job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Software Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site, Remote

$72K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


UnitedHealth Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

189th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Design, code, test, document, and maintain high-quality and scalable big data solutions
  • Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
  • Define and develop APIs for integration with various data sources in the enterprise
  • Make accurate development efforts to assist management in project and resource planning
  • Collaborate with management, quality assurance, architecture, and other development teams
  • Write technical documentation and participate in production support
  • Participate with prototypes as well as design and code reviews
  • Keep skills up to date through ongoing self-directed training
  • The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can learn things quickly, who is enthusiastic and actively engaged

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:
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on software development experience
  • 2+ years of development experience with Scala, Python, JSON, Web Services
  • 2+ years of experience in relational databases (SQL)
  • Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodology

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in infrastructure services on at least one major cloud platform (Azure preferred)
  • Experience in distributed systems technologies like Spark, Databricks, Hadoop, Snowflake
  • Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Thorough understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA) concepts

*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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.

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