Senior Application Performance Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division is seeking an experienced Application Performance Specialist to optimize large-scale mainframe and modern platform workloads. You will tune in z/OS environments and deliver code across COBOL, Java, Python, Go, JCL, and REXX.

Remote US-wide role with forensics using Strobe, DB2 Visualizer, and Omegamon; review batch streams; mentor teammates; provide 24/7 support and AI-enhanced analytics to drive performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of application performance experience with proficiency in tuning on large multi-processor, multi-LPAR environments
• Knowledge of z/OS, Strobe, and monitoring systems (e.g. Omegamon)
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of TSO, ISPF, JCL, and ability to modify job streams for batch
• Working understanding of USS (Unix), CICS, Liberty, DB2, and SQL

Responsibilities

• Perform deep dive performance forensics using Strobe, DB2 Visualizer, and exception reporting to isolate code level drivers of degradation
• Use SQL statements and DB2 processing to improve CPU usage and run time
• Deliver technical code in COBOL, Java, Python, Go, JCL, and REXX
• Must be comfortable with performing application code review for tuning recommendations
• Daily review of exception report metrics to address anomalies as they occur
• Provide routine awareness of technical solutions and education among the APM team
• Assist in war room hosting for issues that arise impacting application support
• Engage in technology proof of concept and proof of technology support
• Provide mentorship to less experienced application performance technical team
• Deliver 7x24x365 technical support for application improvements
• Leverage AI tools daily to enhance analysis efficiency, streamline support activities, and improve overall productivity

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform deep dive performance forensics using Strobe, DB2 Visualizer, and exception reporting to isolate code level drivers of degradation
• Ability to use SQL statements and DB2 processing to improve CPU usage and run time
• Deliver technical code in COBOL, Java, Python, Go, JCL, & REXX
• Must be comfortable with performing application code review for tuning recommendations
• Daily review of exception report metrics to address anomalies as they occur
• Provide routine awareness of technical solutions and education among the APM team
• Assist in war room hosting for issues that arise impacting application support
• Engage in technology proof of concept and proof of technology support
• Provide mentorship to less experienced application performance technical team
• Deliver 7x24x365 technical support for application improvements
• Leverage AI tools daily to enhance analysis efficiency, streamline support activities, and improve overall productivity

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of application performance experience with proficiency in application tuning on large, multi-processor, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environments
• Knowledge of z/OS, Strobe, & monitoring systems (e.g. Omegamon)
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of TSO, ISPF, JCL, and ability to modify job streams for batch
• Working understanding of USS (Unix), CICS, Liberty, DB2, and SQL

Preferred Qualification:

• Our environments are evolving to more usage of High Performance Compute (HPC) and experience with OpenShift, Linux, and Bash

*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 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.