Senior Software Developer Jobs in Cologne, MN (NOW HIRING)

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, and data 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.
Join our dynamic and innovative technology team as a Senior Software Engineer. In this high-impact role, you will be part of a collaborative squad focused on building, maintaining, and optimizing robust healthcare applications and data assets. You will leverage backend technologies like C# and .NET Core, frontend frameworks like Angular, and database solutions including SQL Server and SSIS to deliver critical business capabilities. Additionally, our team is driving continuous improvement by leveraging advanced technology integration, including AI-driven stacks, Large Language Models (LLMs), and prompt engineering to deliver state-of-the-art automation. This is a unique opportunity to work against a unified product backlog, champion true CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to a progressive culture of engineering excellence and continuous peer feedback.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• 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 technology trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
• Develop, enhance, and maintain high-performing backend and frontend services using C#, .Net Core, Angular (version 2 or above), and SQL databases
• Design, implement, and maintain robust data integration processes using SQL database objects and SSIS packages
• Architect, build, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous and reliable software delivery
• Actively participate in Agile and Scrum rituals, collaborating with cross-functional teams against a single backlog
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform database performance tuning to optimize query execution and application responsiveness
• Promote and contribute to a culture of appreciation, active mentorship, and continuous peer feedback

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 CS, IT or Engineering related field
• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering roles
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing with C#, .Net Core, and Angular (version 2 or higher)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and working with SQL databases and SSIS
• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with automated CI/CD pipelines
• 3+ years of experience performing SQL performance tuning and database optimization
• Ability to work after hours for production support based on business need

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Power BI tools for data visualization and reporting
• Hands-on experience or exposure to AI-driven stacks, Large Language Models (LLMs such as Azure OpenAI or OpenAI), and prompt engineering techniques
• Demonstrated capability to evaluate emerging AI developments and apply them to solution designs
• Experience with MongoDB (NoSQL data modeling)

*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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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