Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group; La Crosse (WI); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum Serve within UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Software Engineer to modernize a legacy app to a cloud-native platform and enable a flexible telecommute model across the U.S. You will design, code, test, and deploy, collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring teammates.

Requirements include 2+ years in full lifecycle agile development, web apps, RESTful services, and cloud experience (Azure). Citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full lifecycle software development in agile environments.
• 2+ years building web apps and RESTful services.
• 2+ years of MS SQL / PostgreSQL or similar databases.
• 2+ years of .NET Core or similar OO language.
• 2+ years of Angular, React, or similar JS frameworks.
• 1+ year building cloud-native apps in Azure or similar.
• 6+ months using AI tools (GitHub Copilot or similar) in SDLC.
• United States citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, tests and debugs applications meeting specs and business needs.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and product owners on requirements.
• Translates requirements into technical solutions and guides engineering efforts.
• Performs code reviews.
• Operates production services: build, deploy, monitor, and support.
• Communicates with stakeholders and tech teams.
• Mentors junior software engineers.

Skills

Agile development

RESTful services

SQL databases

.NET Core

JavaScript frameworks

Azure cloud

AI in SDLC

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Kubernetes basics

Azure DevOps

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 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 start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The statements listed below are not intended to be all inclusive of the duties and responsibilities of the position. Based on leadership decisions and business needs, "all other duties as assigned" will be expected for each position.

Optum Serve is dedicated to serving our nation's military and Veterans. We have the honor to support federal agencies in their efforts to advance the United States health care system and improve the overall health and well-being of all those who serve or have served our country. Our health services are designed to help everyone live healthier lives.

To support this mission, OSIT has embarked on a multi-year modernization journey, within which the Software Engineer will play a key role: working within our legacy application as we update it to a cloud-native platform which follows modern design standards.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, tests and debugs applications and components that meet all technical specifications and business requirements per assigned work items
• Collaborates closely with stakeholders, product owners, and feature team on developing requirements
• Refines business requirements into technical solutions, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions
• Perform code reviews
• Operational Excellence - build, deploy, monitor, and operation of production services
• Communicates effectively with business stakeholders and technical team
• Mentors' junior software engineers

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

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years of experience in full lifecycle software development projects in an agile environment
• 2+ years of hands‑on technical expertise in building web applications and RESTful web services
• 2+ years of experience in MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or other similar relational database management systems
• 2+ years of experience in .NET Core or similar object-oriented programming language
• 2+ years of experience with Angular, React, or other JavaScript frameworks / libraries
• 1+ years of experience in building/supporting cloud-native applications in Azure or similar cloud service provider
• 6+ months of experience leveraging AI tools (Git Hub, Copilot or any other similar tools) in the software development lifecycle in order to improve quality and efficiency
• United States citizenship is required for this position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top-Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering or related field or related field OR 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience with Domain Driven Design
• Experience with Event Driven Architecture
• Experience with application containerization, deployment, and orchestration across environments

Experience with CI/CD and test automation

Experience building cloud-native applications in Azure or similar cloud service provider

Basic understanding and ability to troubleshoot applications running within Kubernetes

Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure and automated provisioning & configuration management

Basic understanding of networking and internet protocols

Knowledge of Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), understanding of OWASP

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.

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.

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