Software Engineer - National Remote - 2287196

UnitedHealth Group; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeking a Software Engineer to enhance testing practices and ensure product quality. The role focuses on writing automated tests using Groovy and SQL skills within a collaborative environment, offering telecommuting options. The company values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in agile development framework.
• Ability to work with remote teams and flexible technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure platform security, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with QE team to enhance code.

Skills

Agile development

SQL

Coding skills (Groovy/Java)

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

BS in engineering, mathematics, computer science or relevant experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

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.

As a Software Engineer you will work within a delivery team to ensure Product Stories acceptance criteria is met by writing automated tests with Groovy/Geb/Spock. You will develop test scenarios to that verify functionality and test contracts to ensure a solid product is correct.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the platform is secure, performant, and working as expected
• Work with QE team to enhance and streamline code. Share knowledge and experience with other QE members
• Continually strive to improve SDLC, code, CI/CD, and engineering best practices

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

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 2+ years of agile development framework experience
• 2+ years of SQL skills experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in engineering, mathematics, computer science, software development or other technical field, or relevant experience
• Experience with API, Unit, Database and UI testing
• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Strong SQL skills
• Ability to work with members of a team in different disciplines.
• Ability to proactively ask questions, and seek answers
• Ability to work with remote staff
• Willingness to be flexible in technologies and flexible in team assignments
• Excellent coding skills, preferably in Groovy/Java.
• Experience working in the Agile Development Framework
  

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $71,600to $140,600annually 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.

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.

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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