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Optum Insight is partnering with payers, providers, governments, and life sciences companies to simplify and enhance clinical, administrative, and financial processes through software-enabled services and analytics, while advancing value-based care as part of Optum's broader mission to help millions of people live healthier lives. Through this work, teams contribute to better health outcomes by improving how care, data, and services connect across the health system. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Position Summary 

As a Software Engineer within our Optum Insight technology team, you will help design, develop, and maintain software applications that simplify and connect the health system. Working in an Agile environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and optimize solutions that improve clinical, administrative, and financial processes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage modern development tools, including enterprise-approved AI coding assistants, to streamline your daily workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies and build reliable, scalable software that makes healthcare work better for everyone.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use enterprise-approved AI tools and modern coding assistants to streamline development workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement in team efficiency

• Evaluate emerging technology trends, including modern AI capabilities, to inform software solution design and strategic innovation

• Apply solid coding skills to design, develop, and maintain software capabilities or tasks in accordance with team guidelines

• Help automate software deployment, quality checks, and operational functions assigned

• Build a fundamental understanding of underlying software architectures and how they relate to specific solutions and business needs

• Build a fundamental understanding of and participate in Agile development and CI/CD practices

• Leverage established algorithms and data structures to resolve software issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks as directed

• Collaborate with senior engineering staff to support the operational characteristics and reliability of software solutions
•  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:

• High School Diploma 

• 3 years of experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript) 

• 2 years of experience working within an Agile development framework 

• 2 years of experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or 4 years of equivalent software engineering experience in lieu of a degree) with 3 years of professional software development experience 

• Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar enterprise-approved coding assistants) to enhance coding productivity and efficiency 

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) 

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js) 

• Experience automating unit testing and quality assurance checks (e.g., JUnit, Jest, Selenium) 

• Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design 

*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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