Senior Software Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work remotely within the U.S. on enterprise BI platforms. You will design, deploy, and optimize AI-powered automations, ensuring reliable performance and security across Windows and Linux environments.

This role emphasizes governance, scalable infrastructure, and collaboration with data engineers and analytics teams. The position supports flexible remote work nationwide, with in-office expectations for certain locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years VMware/Linux/Azure resource management and scripting.
• 3+ years administering enterprise BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy, or SSRS).
• 3+ years managing user security, RBAC, and SSO within applications.
• 3+ years performing server upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• 2+ years leveraging AI tools or automation to streamline workflows.
• 2+ years SQL databases and configurations.
• Ability to obtain NAC clearance for Federal contracts.
• BI deployments require change deployment and war room support outside core hours.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise BI environments for high availability and security.
• Install and maintain BI software on Windows and Linux servers in data centers and cloud.
• Monitor capacity and performance, resolve bottlenecks and errors.
• Manage security, RBAC, and SSO across BI tools and platforms.
• Execute upgrades, patches, migrations, and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with engineers and analytics teams to optimize dashboards and workflows.
• Design and deploy AI-powered automations addressing BI challenges with responsible AI.
• Develop scripts to automate health checks and platform improvements.

Skills

VMware/Linux/Azure

Python

GitHub

Network Firewalls

Azure Admin

BI Platforms

SSO/Access

AI & Automation

SQL Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MicroStrategy

SSRS

Job description

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

Job Description - Senior Software Engineer - Remote (2389018)

Senior Software Engineer - Remote - 2389018

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 Business Intelligence Application Administrator on our technology team, you will drive the operational reliability, intelligent automation, and performance of enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) platforms in a remote working environment. In this role, you will combine robust application administration with modern solution engineering—designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered automations and tools to streamline workflows and elevate platform capabilities. Working closely with cross-functional technical teams, you will evaluate emerging technology trends, enforce governance standards, and build scalable infrastructure solutions that support data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

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

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) application environments, servers, and tools to ensure high availability, security, and peak performance
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining BI Software on Windows and Linux servers, located in UHG Data Centers and Azure public cloud. Assignments to include the completion of multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Monitor system capacity, resource utilization, and query execution, proactively identifying and resolving environment bottlenecks and error logs
• Manage user security, role-based access controls, permissions, and single sign-on (SSO) authentication across BI tools
• Execute server software upgrades, system patches, hotfixes, environment migrations, and disaster recovery planning
• Partner with software engineers, data engineers, and analytics teams to optimize query performance, data architecture, and dashboard deployment workflows
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and intelligent automations to address complex BI platform challenges, with an emphasis on responsible AI use
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools and scripting to streamline administrative workflows, automate system health checks, and drive continuous platform improvement
• Evaluate emerging technology and AI trends to inform solution design, platform enhancements, and strategic technical innovation

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

• 3+ years of experience with VMware/Linux/Azure resource management, Python, GitHub, Network Firewalls and Azure Administration
• 3+ years of experience administering enterprise Business Intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy, or SSRS)
• 3+ years of experience managing user security, role-based access controls, and SSO integration within application environments
• 3+ years of experience executing server software upgrades, patching, environment migrations, and system maintenance
• 2+ years of experience leveraging AI tools, machine learning capabilities, or intelligent automation to streamline system processes and operational workflows
• 2+ years of experience working with SQL databases and database connection configurations
• Candidate is required to hold or Ability to obtain National Agency Check (NAC) clearance for support of Federal contracts
• BI deployments often require change deployment and war room support during non-core business hours to comply with business contract requirements and SLAs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience building or integrating AI-driven tools, predictive models, or automated pipelines within Azure BI environments (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Healthcare industry or healthcare data analytics experience
• Passion for technical growth and flexibility for knowledge transfer amongst peers
• Proven solid analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills across remote, cross-functional engineering teams

*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.