Temporary Software Engineer Optum Jobs in Colorado

The Software Engineer is a crucial role within our organization working within the pharmacy and care business. This role will support our online care platform requiring work in various capacities and adaptation to different work arrangements based on the needs set by the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for fulfilling their job duties in the following work situations:

To prioritize togetherness, culture, and accountability, RVO Health operates on an in-office work schedule. We expect employees to work from our Charlotte, NC/Fort Mill, SC, Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. You are welcome to work remotely Mondays and Fridays if you wish.

Address: 1801 California St Denver, CO 80202

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of software components in production environments. 
• Develop clean, efficient, maintainable, and scalable code following industry best practices and RVO Health's standards.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize software performance to deliver seamless and reliable user experience.
• Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of software components, including unit, integration, and performance testing.  
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth integration of software components.
• Participate actively in code reviews to uphold high code quality, enforce coding standards, and share knowledge within the team.  
• Document software architecture, design decisions, implementation details, and operational procedures to support maintainability.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, frameworks, and trends relevant to healthcare software development and apply them appropriately.  
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior engineers and associates, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. 

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering roles.
• Strong programming skills in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, Java, C#, C++, etc.).
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience designing and building backend services and REST APIs utilizing Node.js & Typescript.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, CosmosDB, or similar).
• Experience with software testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Experience with version control systems and software development tools is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a focus on code quality and documentation.
• Experience using AI for code generation.

Preferred:

• Experience building and operating services on Azure (or another major cloud provider).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitHub Actions.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) integrated into a real development workflow.

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements. 

• Starting Salary: Starting Salary: $97,000- $125,000
  • *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is a new healthcare platform of digital media brands, services and technologies focused on building relationships with people throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are in their personal health journeys and connect them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health was created by joining teams from both Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group's Optum Health. Together we're focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world.  

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare and PlateJoy; Optum Perks, and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife.  

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.  

RVO Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at RVO Health is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.   

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodations@rvohealth.com.

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

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