Junior Software Developer jobs in United States

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, data and resources 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.

Optum Insight partners 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. Our differentiated products, technology insights, clinical expertise and analytics support the entire health system - ultimately delivering better experiences for consumers.

Optum Insight Technology and Engineering is a critical function in Optum Insight driving the innovation and value we provide our customers and partners. This team is focused on products, solutions, platform / enabling capability development, product development lifecycle, engineering excellence and connectivity to Optum Technology.

As an Automation Engineer at Optum, you will be an integral part of the Enterprise Imaging Product team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through the development and implementation of automated testing frameworks. This position requires a collaborative self-starter who is passionate about automation, takes ownership, and drives results. You will work with a distributed, global team and multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Prefer candidates near Vancouver

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to support product features
• Collaborate with software engineers and stakeholders to identify test requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Utilize cutting-edge tools and technologies such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright to create robust automated tests
• Implement and manage continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Participate in Agile/Scrum methodology to deliver high-quality software releases through sprints
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automated tests and CI/CD pipelines
• Develop and maintain automated tests for cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of automated testing frameworks in a cloud environment
• Integrate automated tests with cloud-based monitoring and logging tools to enhance test visibility and debugging
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in software automation and testing
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automated tests and CI/CD pipelines

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:

• 3+ years of practical experience in software automation engineering
• 3+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java, (at least 2 years of experience in each)
• 3+ years of experience with automated testing tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
• 3+ years of experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• 3+ years of experience working in Agile software development teams
• 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• 2+ years of experience with cloud-based monitoring and logging tools, such as Grafana
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automated tests and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the healthcare industry or other regulated industries
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with advanced test automation strategies, including AI-driven testing and machine learning models
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and managing remote collaborations
• Experience in developing and implementing security best practices for automated testing in cloud environments
• Proficiency in DevOps methodologies, including infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Proven track record of promoting and building an inclusive culture within teams
• Proven solid communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas and solutions to diverse audiences

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Canada Residents Only: The salary range for Canada residents is $63,300 to $131,500 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.