Senior Software Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a remote US-based role. You will architect, build, and deploy enterprise-grade software with Java, Python, and modern frameworks.

The position emphasizes scalable cloud-native solutions, API design, and strong DevOps practices. You will mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience across the software development lifecycle.
• Experience developing APIs and distributed services with Spring Boot, FastAPI, and REST.
• Experience with modern front-end development, preferably React.
• Experience deploying solutions in Azure or GCP or similar cloud environments.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, and infra-as-code practices.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and modern data integration patterns.
• Solid understanding of microservices architectures and scalable design patterns.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of enterprise software solutions.
• Design modular, scalable, secure, and maintainable applications and services.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture decisions, code reviews, and standards.
• Develop backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Python, REST.
• Develop modern UIs using React and related frontend tech.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Azure or GCP, incl. containers and Kubernetes.
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence across teams.
• Lead application modernization toward cloud and service-based architectures.
• Implement robust testing strategies (unit, integration, performance).
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

REST APIs

React

Azure/GCP

DevOps & CI/CD

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Spring Boot

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or equivalent

Tools

Spring Boot

FastAPI

React

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

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

Job Description - Senior Software Engineer - Remote (2399569)

Senior Software Engineer - Remote - 2399569

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.

The Sr Software Engineer is a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions. This role provides technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, helping teams translate complex business needs into modern technology solutions.

The Sr Software Engineer leads architecture and design decisions, establishes engineering best practices, mentors other engineers, and drives continuous improvement across applications and platforms. The role requires solid hands-on engineering skills combined with the ability to influence technical direction across cross-functional teams.

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 the architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of enterprise software solutions
• Design modular, scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable applications and services
• Provide technical leadership through architecture decisions, design reviews, code reviews, engineering standards, and solution documentation
• Develop and maintain modern backend services and APIs using technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Python, FastAPI, and REST APIs
• Develop modern user experiences using technologies such as React and other contemporary front-end frameworks
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using Azure or GCP, including containers, Kubernetes, serverless technologies, and microservices
• Lead application modernization efforts, including migration from legacy applications toward modern cloud and service-based architectures
• Apply modern AI/ML and generative AI capabilities, where appropriate, including intelligent agents, copilots, LLM-enabled applications, and real-time inference
• Implement and improve DevOps and CI/CD practices using technologies such as GitHub Actions, Terraform, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Build solutions with appropriate instrumentation, observability, monitoring, security, and operational support capabilities
• Diagnose complex production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and drive sustainable remediation
• Define and implement effective unit, integration, automated, performance, and other testing strategies
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, engineering teams, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
• Mentor engineers and foster solid engineering practices, continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence
• Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt, improve developer productivity, automate manual processes, and increase software quality
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools, frameworks, and architectural approaches that provide measurable business or engineering value

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of professional software development experience across the software development lifecycle
• Solid hands-on development experience with one or more modern programming languages, preferably Java and/or Python
• Experience developing APIs and distributed services using technologies such as Spring Boot, FastAPI, and REST
• Experience with modern front-end development, preferably React
• Experience designing and deploying solutions within Azure, GCP, or comparable public cloud environments
• Experience with modern DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and modern data integration patterns
• Experience troubleshooting complex application and production issues across multiple components or technology layers
• Solid understanding of microservices, service-oriented architectures, API design, and modern application architecture patterns
• Demonstrated ability to design solutions for scalability, security, reliability, performance, and maintainability
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including mentoring engineers, conducting code/design reviews, and influencing engineering practices
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex and ambiguous technology challenges
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing or developing AI/ML or generative AI solutions, including LLM applications, intelligent agents, copilots, NLP, or real-time inference
• Experience with AI frameworks and platforms such as LangChain, OpenAI SDK, Google ADK, or similar technologies
• Experience with event-driven architectures and technologies such as Kafka or Redis
• Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted software engineering tools to improve engineering productivity and quality
• Experience leading application modernization or cloud transformation initiatives
• Experience with Agile product development and engineering practices
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions across teams without direct authority

*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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.