Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Optum; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving health outcomes through technology. This role offers the opportunity to design and develop secure cloud platform services, collaborating with talented engineers across the globe. You'll leverage your extensive experience in Java and cloud environments to create innovative solutions that directly impact the health of communities. Embrace the flexibility of remote work while being part of a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and career development. With a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on health equity, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Java and cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate secure cloud platform services to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver features using Agile methodologies.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

NoSQL Database

Docker/Kubernetes

Agile Development

Microservices

Event-driven Architecture

Cloud Environments (Azure)

Terraform

CI/CD Automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

8+ years of experience in large-scale distributed systems

Tools

GitHub

JUnit

TestNG

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 startCaring. 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:

• Design, build, and operate secure cloud platform services and software that meet business requirements


• Demonstrate experience with the full development life cycle for large-scale software products, including extensive knowledge of service-oriented architectures, design patterns, data, and web services


• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other engineers and offshore/global teams


• Understand product, project, and consumer priorities and follow Agile methodologies to deliver features within the specified timeline


• Independently perform coding and unit testing, and assist/mentor team members as needed, including conducting code reviews


• Adhere to code quality standards, development best practices, and deliver defect-free code


• Partner with the business and enterprise architecture team to understand requirements and design/develop end-to-end solutions


• Practice agile solution delivery and influence teams towards engineering best practices, such as DevOps, CI/CD, and everything-as-code


• Understand performance parameters, debug, fix application performance issues, and address/resolve operations tickets within guided SLAs

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:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, and/or 8+ years of experience in large-scale distributed system development, including hands-on operational experience


• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Java/J2EE (preferably Java 17 and above), Spring Boot, NoSQL Database, Docker/Kubernetes, GitHub


• 6+ years of experience with Agile/lean development practices


• 4+ years of experience working with Microservices and Event-driven architecture like Kafka


• 3+ years of experience with Cloud environments and architectures, preferably Azure


• 2+ years of engineering experience in building infrastructure using code (Terraform) and repeatable designs


• 2+ years of experience in automation of CI/CD and source control systems such as Git


• 2+ years of experience with mentoring team members including conducting code reviews


• Legally authorized to work in the US without any restrictions. Proof will be required
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python


• Experience with AngularJS


• Experience using GitHub actions


• Expertise with JUnit, TestNG, or any other test framework. JUnit test cases and knowledge of the DevOps toolchain


• Healthcare domain background


• Proven solid troubleshooting skills

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

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 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.