Senior Manager Software Engineering - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead high-impact teams delivering scalable, secure health-tech solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration with onshore and infrastructure partners, and adopts React, Java/Spring Boot, and Azure in a modern stack.

The position is remote nationwide, with in-person requirements in certain locations. You will drive architectural decisions, codify best practices, and mentor engineers across the full lifecycle of product delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership or senior technical roles driving scalable application design and team throughput.
• 10+ years of full-stack development experience designing and architecting enterprise applications using React and Java (including Spring Boot and microservices).
• 10+ years of experience working with NextJs, GraphQL APIs, TypeScript, and MongoDB.
• 10+ years of knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and application deployment on Azure cloud platforms using GitHub Actions.
• 10+ years of understanding of Agile (Scrum) software development methodologies and industry best practices.
• 3+ years of knowledge of IBMi platforms and languages (SYNON, IBMi - COBOL/DB2/CL/RPG).

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team in building and supporting high-quality, scalable, resilient, and performant applications.
• Understand business, customer, and technical requirements and assist in analyzing existing solutions to address operational needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Tech Leads on application architecture design and architectural decision-making.
• Implement distributed, scalable solutions that adhere to robust performance standards and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Leverage enterprise-approved tools and technologies to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement.
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design, drive strategic innovation, and enhance team productivity.
• Continuously evaluate team workload and capacity to provide timely insights on throughput and resource requirements.
• Develop and cultivate stakeholder relationships to understand business priorities and drive aligned decision-making.
• Work closely with Tech Leads, onshore partners, deployment, and infrastructure teams across the full product lifecycle, including deployment, post-deployment, and maintenance.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members, helping resolve complex technical issues and driving pillar-level initiatives.
• Participate actively in Sprint Ceremonies, adhering to Agile (Scrum) software development methodologies and industry best practices.
• Share collective accountability for end-to-end product quality and comply with all company policies, procedures, and employment terms.

Skills

Full-stack leadership

React

Java (Spring Boot)

Next.js

GraphQL

TypeScript

MongoDB

Azure

GitHub Actions

Agile/Scrum

IBM i (SYNON/COBOL/DB2/CL/RPG)

REST APIs

Tools

Azure cloud

GitHub Actions

REST APIs

Job description

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

Job Description - Senior Manager Software Engineering - Remote (2390319)

Senior Manager Software Engineering - Remote - 2390319

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care’s most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Senior Manager, Software Engineering within the ORX and OFS Technology team under OptumRx Technology, you will lead software engineering teams focused on delivering high-quality, scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with technical leads, onshore partners, deployment, and infrastructure teams to drive architectural design, optimize application performance, and align technology solutions with business needs. By incorporating enterprise-approved productivity tools and modern technology stacks—such as React, Java, Spring Boot, and Azure cloud services—you will foster a continuous improvement mindset and guide your team in building end-to-end product solutions that elevate pharmacy benefits and healthcare technology.

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:

• Lead a software engineering team in building and supporting high-quality, scalable, resilient, and performant applications
• Understand business, customer, and technical requirements and assist in analyzing existing solutions to address operational needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Tech Leads on application architecture design and architectural decision-making
• Implement distributed, scalable solutions that adhere to robust performance standards and mitigate security vulnerabilities
• Leverage enterprise-approved tools and technologies to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design, drive strategic innovation, and enhance team productivity
• Continuously evaluate team workload and capacity to provide timely insights on throughput and resource requirements
• Develop and cultivate stakeholder relationships to understand business priorities and drive aligned decision-making
• Work closely with Tech Leads, onshore partners, deployment, and infrastructure teams across the full product lifecycle, including deployment, post-deployment, and maintenance
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members, helping resolve complex technical issues and driving pillar-level initiatives
• Participate actively in Sprint Ceremonies, adhering to Agile (Scrum) software development methodologies and industry best practices
• Share collective accountability for end-to-end product quality and comply with all company policies, procedures, and employment terms

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:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership or senior technical roles driving scalable application design and team throughput
• 10+ years of full-stack development experience designing and architecting enterprise applications using React and Java (including Spring Boot and microservices)
• 10+ years of experience working with NextJs, GraphQL APIs, TypeScript, and MongoDB
• 10+ years of knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and application deployment on Azure cloud platforms using GitHub Actions
• 10+ years of understanding of Agile (Scrum) software development methodologies and industry best practices
• 3+ years of knowledge of IBMi platforms and languages (SYNON, IBMi - COBOL/DB2/CL/RPG)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing event-driven microservices using Apache Kafka or similar messaging technologies
• Domain experience in RxClaim or the broader US Healthcare industry
• Knowledge of frontend and backend unit testing frameworks (e.g., JEST, Mocha, React Testing Library)
• Knowledge of Python scripting and infrastructure automation using Terraform scripts
• Knowledge of Kubernetes container orchestration, DevOps principles, and observability/monitoring tools
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, modern software design patterns, and enterprise integration best practices
• Proven exposure to AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Codex-based copilots, or Claude AI agents) to enhance productivity in React (frontend) and Java (backend) development

*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.