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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, 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.

Position Summary

As a Sr. Software Engineer at Optum Technology, you will be part of an innovative team dedicated to designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, advanced backend services, and cloud-native software applications. In this role, you will build robust data ingestion, transformation, and analytical solutions using C#/.NET and SQL across Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate cutting-edge technological advancements and model capabilities into scalable, production-ready healthcare solutions, embedding ethical standards, performance optimization, and governance throughout the engineering lifecycle.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced technological solutions and model capabilities to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible and ethical standards
• Collaborate with research, engineering, and product teams to translate cutting-edge advancements into scalable, production-ready capabilities that can be reused across the enterprise
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and backend software applications using C# and .NET frameworks
• Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and storage solutions leveraging SQL and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Synapse, AWS S3, Redshift, Lambda)
• Develop and manage relational and non-relational databases, implementing efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models to ensure optimal performance, data integrity, and security
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using .NET frameworks to support application and seamless system integration
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices for cloud deployment and system monitoring
• Evaluate emerging technology trends and leverage enterprise-approved tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Uphold data governance, quality, security compliance, and ethical principles throughout the development lifecycle

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:

• 5 years of professional experience in software engineering and/or data engineering roles
• 3 years of experience with C# and .NET Framework / .NET Core for backend application development
• 3 years of experience with relational databases, T-SQL, query optimization, and database design
• 2 years of hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Synapse, Blob Storage) or AWS (e.g., S3, Redshift, Lambda, Glue)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, OR 4 years of equivalent software engineering experience
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
• Experience working with Big Data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Databricks)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Demonstrated experience with data pipeline development, ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling techniques
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, version control (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines
• Practical experience researching, developing, or deploying machine learning/AI models into production systems

*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 to $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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