Software Development Engineer in Test - Remote

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated; Leeds; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global health organization in the UK is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to join their Product & Technology department. The role involves writing efficient code, collaborating with teams, and maintaining high engineering standards. Candidates should have strong agile methodologies experience, excellent communication, and proficiency in C# and SQL. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact health outcomes and advance health equity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in agile software engineering methodologies and processes.
• Demonstrated solid judgement and autonomy in decision-making.
• Good software design experience.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies, including C# and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Writing high-quality, efficient, and testable code.
• Applying engineering strategy, application architecture, and design principles.
• Collaborating with Pod Leaders and Product Owners.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Software design

C#

SQL

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Writing high-quality, efficient, and testable code that meets our coding and quality standards
• Applying engineering strategy, application architecture, and component design principles
• Collaborating with Pod Leaders and Product Owners to deliver defined work
• Maintaining high standards of engineering quality within your team
• Escalating operational risks and issues when necessary
• Understanding customer settings to help build high-quality healthcare products

Who You'll Be

You’ll be an experienced software engineer with a solid background in agile methodologies and a passion for delivering high-value products. You’ll be confident in your decision‑making and have solid software design and programming skills. You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test to join our Product & Technology department. You’ll be part of a skilled and motivated software engineering team working in an agile environment across the UK and India.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in agile software engineering methodologies and processes
• Demonstrated solid judgement and autonomy in decision‑making
• Good software design experience
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies, including C# and SQL
• Proven excellent communication and leadership skills across all levels
• Experience evaluating and selecting development tools and techniques aligned with agile practices

About Optum

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace.