Architect - Remote

UnitedHealthcare; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Architect on a remote basis within the United States. This role focuses on shaping technical strategy, guiding enterprise Java applications, and driving modernization initiatives across hybrid environments, including Azure cloud adoption.

You will mentor teams, document architecture decisions, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable healthcare technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development experience.
• 10+ years designing enterprise Java applications with Spring Framework (Spring Boot / Spring Cloud).
• 5+ years leading modernization initiatives and architecture discussions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex Java applications using the Spring Framework for scalability, performance, and security.
• Lead application modernization initiatives, including AI/ML adoption where appropriate.
• Architect and deliver solutions across hybrid environments (on‑prem & cloud, Azure preferred).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring architectural alignment.
• Lead microservices and event-driven architectures with clear documentation for stakeholders.
• Evaluate modern tools and practices to improve quality, reliability, and delivery speed.
• Lead architectural decisions and broker consensus among engineering, product, and operations.
• Build cross‑functional relationships to enable cohesive delivery and ongoing support.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Architectural leadership

Public cloud (Azure)

Microservices

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Azure Cloud Services

Hybrid environments

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Architect - Remote (2391622)

Architect - Remote - 2391622

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

A System Claims Architect is a strategic resource for UnitedHealth Group. This individual could be involved across many aspects of architecture, design, build, engineer and implement technical solutions and capabilities providing technical leadership. Responsible for communicating overall architecture vision, technical strategies, and trade-offs across various levels in the organization to gain buy-in. Will provide recommendations and technical guidance to improve performance, reliability, and reusability within the constraints of budget, resource and business dependencies. In base and mid-level roles, engages across teams in a capacity that ranges from assisting on in-flight initiatives, up to technical briefings and demonstrations of new technologies across the organization. In senior level roles, leads business solutions, capabilities, and is a solid influencer that engages with client executives and stakeholders.

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

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex Java applications using the Spring Framework, applying industry best practices for scalability, performance, resiliency, security, and maintainability
• Lead application modernization initiatives, including adoption of AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities, balancing innovation with financial constraints, technology strategy, and team capabilities
• Architect and deliver solutions operating across hybrid environments, including on-premises infrastructure and public cloud, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, engineering practices, and approved solution designs
• Lead the design and adoption of microservices and event-driven architectures, producing architecture documentation consumable by both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Evaluate and introduce modern engineering tools, frameworks, platforms, and development practices that improve application quality, reliability, developer productivity, and delivery speed
• Lead architectural discussions and facilitate consensus among engineering, product, operations, and other stakeholders on architectural decisions, trade-offs, and implementation strategies
• Build and maintain solid cross-functional relationships with Product Management, Engineering, Testing, Database, Infrastructure, Security, Support, and Operations teams to enable cohesive delivery and operational support

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

• Current or previously earned public cloud certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or an equivalent architecture-level certification
• 15+ years of professional experience in software/application development, including substantial experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale Java applications
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience developing and architecting Java applications using the Spring Framework, including technologies such as Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
• 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, or supporting enterprise applications in public cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, including APIs, distributed services, and event‑driven integration patterns
• 5+ years of experience leading application modernization initiatives, including modernization of legacy applications, frameworks, infrastructure, integration patterns, or deployment models
• 5+ years of experience providing technical leadership, mentoring development teams, and leading architecture or solution‑design discussions
• 5+ years of experience translating complex technical or architectural designs for technical and non‑technical stakeholders and facilitating architectural decision‑making across multiple stakeholder groups
• 5+ years of experience collaborating across cross‑functional technology teams, including Product Management, Engineering, Testing, Database, Infrastructure, Support, and Operations
• 3+ years of experience evaluating and adopting new technologies, frameworks, engineering tools, or architectural patterns to improve application quality, reliability, performance, or delivery efficiency
• 3+ years of experience architecting applications that operate across hybrid environments spanning on‑premises and public cloud infrastructure
• 1+ years of experience applying Generative AI, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, AI‑assisted development, or AI‑DLC practices to software engineering or business applications

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing or supporting technology solutions within the healthcare, health insurance, claims, or related regulated domain
• 2+ years of experience applying AI/ML, Generative AI, RAG, or AI‑agent capabilities to production business applications
• 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure services and cloud‑native architecture beyond basic application deployment

*All employees working remotely 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 $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.