Software Engineer

UnitedHealth-Grou; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Software Engineer (2384852) to join the Cyber Defense Tooling team. The role focuses on maintaining and advancing an in-house product for the Security Operations Center, with an automation-first approach and cross-project coordination.

The position offers telecommuting within the United States and opportunities to impact health by securing enterprise information systems. You will work under the Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Software Development, collaborating

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience.
• 4+ years of Golang experience or 4+ years in 2 backend languages, at least one compiled (e.g., Java, C, C++, Rust).
• 1+ year experience with cloud hosting environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) focusing on tooling, best practices and security.
• 1+ year experience with Git.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements solutions using modern software engineering practices.
• Enhances system design for resiliency and improved interactions.
• Maintains awareness of technology trends and applies them to growth.
• Participates in code reviews and maintenance.
• Champions automation-first mentality across engineering and operations.
• Drives code reuse and reduces redundant development; shares knowledge across teams.
• Matures automated response processes in the Security Operations Center.
• Supports cross-team collaboration to drive initiatives in Enterprise Information Security.
• Distributes technical updates to leadership and drives productivity.
• Leverages enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows and automate tasks.

Skills

Golang

Backend languages

AWS

GCP

Azure

Git

Docker

CI/CD

DevOps

Security

Tools

Docker

AWS Neptune

Job description

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

Job Description - Software Engineer (2384852)

Software Engineer - 2384852

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 startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

TheCyber Defense Tooling teamis looking for a Software Engineer to be a part of ourdevelopment group. This individual will be tasked in helpingmaintainand advancing our in-house developed product for our SecurityOperations Center. This product 's mainobjectiveis to organize, streamline, and automate work for our operational teams that use the product.

This role requirestheability to architect innovative solutions and coordinate development across multiple projects within EnterpriseInformationSecurityand reports to the Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Software Development for the Security Operations Center.Candidate expectation is self-starter, highly organized,detail oriented,andseeksopportunities to improvetheSecurity Operations Center.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developsandimplementsolutions that exemplify modern software engineering practices
• Enhances system design to simplify and improve resiliency in system interactions and dependencies
• Maintains current perspective on technology trendsandappliesthat to personal and team capability growth
• Activelyparticipatesin code reviewand maintenance
• Champions "automation first" mentality throughout engineering and operations practices
• Drives code reuse andminimizesredundant developmentHas strong familiarity with many technologies and sharesthat knowledgewith others
• Grow and mature automated response processes in the Security Operations Center
• Support cross team collaborationinEnterpriseInformationSecurityto drive execution of initiatives
• Distribute and provide technical material and updates to leadership
• Drive increased productivitythrough operational excellence
• Perform all other related duties as assigned
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experiencewith softwaredevelopment
• 4+years of Golang experienceor4+years of experiencein2 backend languages, at least one of which is compiledbut not limitedto (EgJava, C, C#, C++, Rustetc.)
• 1+ year of experience withcommercial Cloud hosting environments including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform,orMicrosoft Azure, specificallyregardingtooling, best practices, and security
• 1+ years of experiencewithGit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with relational databases
• 1+ years of experiencewith containerization tools such as Docker
• Knowledge of Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Demonstrated experience leading projects focused on innovations and development of information systems and/or security solutions
• Experience working in security operations, cyber defense, or application security
• Software Certifications: AWS, GCP, Azure
• Familiarity with network design and implementation
• Familiar with graph databases such as AWS Neptune

*All Telecommuters 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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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.

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.