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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.
Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.
These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways. Generally, work is self-directed and not prescribed. Works with less structured, more complex issues. Serves as a resource for others.
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
• Research, evaluate, and deploy new tools, frameworks and patterns to help build a sustainable big data platform
• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
• Define and develop APIs for integration with various data sources in the enterprise
• Translate customer requirements into solution design
• Make accurate development effort estimates 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
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience
• 5+ years of development experience with Scala, Python, JSON, Web Services
• 3+ years of experience in relational databases (SQL)
• 2+ years of experience in distributed systems technologies like Spark, Databricks, Hadoop, Snowflake
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodology

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Kafka
• 2+ years with NoSQL databases
• 2+ years working with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in infrastructure services on at least one major cloud platform (Azure preferred)
• Experience developing rules in rules engine
• Proven 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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.