Lead Software Engineer - Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 106,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, and maintain software solutions that directly impact healthcare outcomes. You will lead a talented group of engineers while ensuring high-quality code through rigorous reviews and best practices. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., allowing you to tackle challenges in a supportive environment. With a focus on career development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful difference in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Experience with modern enterprise technologies and DevOps principles.
• Leadership experience managing software development teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 30+ software engineers.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality code.
• Make critical architecture decisions for scalable software solutions.

Skills

Software Engineering

DevOps Principles

CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud Technologies

Kubernetes

Java

AI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

GitHub

Aha

Rally

DataBricks

Snowflake

Docker

Azure Cloud

Job description

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.

As part of our Optum Health and Financial Technology engineering team, the Lead Software Engineer plays a significant part in designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining software in a systematic method. This engineer will participate in writing software to help deliver on healthcare platform initiatives along with mentoring and leading a team of engineers. With every role at Optum, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of 30+ software engineers


• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality code


• Make critical architecture decisions to guide the development of robust and scalable software solutions


• Define and enforce engineering policies and best practices for design, development, and delivery


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals


• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies

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:

• 8+ years of software engineering experience


• 5+ years of modern enterprise technologies such as SAST, Infra, CWP, CSPM, Infrastructure as Code, IAM, DAST, DLP, Data at Rest, AI, Networking, etc.


• 3+ years of experience with DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools


• 2+ years of experience with cloud technologies, Kubernetes, Java, databases, and AI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field


• 3+ years of experience managing or leading a software development team


• 3+ years of experience with Aha, Rally, and GitHub along with an understanding of DevOps


• 2+ years of experience with DataBricks/Snowflake, Kubernetes, Docker Containers and Azure Cloud technologies

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

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.