Sr Mgr, Software Engineering - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum Tech is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering within the Medicare & Retirement organization to lead multiple software teams through large-scale modernization and AI-enabled migrations. This role combines technical leadership, enterprise AI strategy, and collaboration with product management, EA, and business leaders to define roadmaps, ensure security and reliability, and drive measurable business value.

Flexibility includes remote work within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of equivalent software development experience.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience leading the design, build, and deployment of enterprise-scale applications or data platforms.
• 3+ years of technical leadership experience with direct people management, team building, and operational oversight across multiple engineering teams.
• 3+ years of experience leading legacy platform modernization, data migration, or system transformation initiatives.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and high-volume batch processing systems.
• 3+ years of experience operating within Agile software development frameworks and DevOps/CI/CD pipelines.
• 2+ years of experience driving the adoption of AI technologies, machine learning solutions, or AI-assisted development practices within engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI-driven Development LifeCycles (AI DLC) to accelerate software migration, code refactoring, and automated testing.
• Proven track record of managing multi-functional technical initiatives and communicating effectively with executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of responsible AI frameworks, data governance, and healthcare security compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct several software engineering teams within the Medicare & Retirement organization, building a high-performing culture of technical excellence and continuous innovation
• Strategically use AI technologies and AI-driven Development LifeCycles (AI DLC) to accelerate system migration, solve complex architectural challenges, and deliver tangible business value
• Champion AI as a core driver of team success, proactively shaping how AI tools, automation, and modern methodologies are developed, deployed, and utilized
• Integrate enterprise AI tools into daily engineering operations, set AI-focused goals in team development plans, align hiring with AI competencies, and actively remove adoption barriers
• Champion the ethical use of AI by embedding transparency, fairness, privacy, and accountability throughout the software development lifecycle
• Partner with product management, enterprise architecture, and business leaders to define migration roadmaps, technical milestones, and platform delivery plans
• Oversee code quality, CI/CD automation, system security, performance, and operational reliability across large-scale medical transaction batch processing systems
• Mentor, coach, and empower engineering leads and software engineers across teams to foster continuous professional growth and technical mastery

Skills

Technical leadership

Cloud architectures

Agile/DevOps

AI adoption

Stakeholder communication

Responsible AI

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering within the Medicare & Retirement organization, you will lead and empower high-performing software engineering teams responsible for driving critical system transformations and modernizing large-scale medical transaction batch processing systems. In this role, you will champion the strategic adoption of enterprise AI technologies and AI-driven Development LifeCycles (AI DLC) to accelerate software migration, optimize system performance, and solve complex architectural challenges. Partnering closely with product management, enterprise architecture, and business leaders, you will define delivery roadmaps, foster a culture of engineering excellence, and uphold the highest standards for security, operational reliability, and responsible.

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 and direct several software engineering teams within the Medicare & Retirement organization, building a high-performing culture of technical excellence and continuous innovation
• Strategically use AI technologies and AI-driven Development LifeCycles (AI DLC) to accelerate system migration, solve complex architectural challenges, and deliver tangible business value
• Champion AI as a core driver of team success, proactively shaping how AI tools, automation, and modern methodologies are developed, deployed, and utilized
• Integrate enterprise AI tools into daily engineering operations, set AI-focused goals in team development plans, align hiring with AI competencies, and actively remove adoption barriers
• Champion the ethical use of AI by embedding transparency, fairness, privacy, and accountability throughout the software development lifecycle
• Partner with product management, enterprise architecture, and business leaders to define migration roadmaps, technical milestones, and platform delivery plans
• Oversee code quality, CI/CD automation, system security, performance, and operational reliability across large-scale medical transaction batch processing systems
• Mentor, coach, and empower engineering leads and software engineers across teams to foster continuous professional growth and technical mastery
  

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 or 4+ years of equivalent software development experience
• 8+ years of software engineering experience leading the design, build, and deployment of enterprise-scale applications or data platforms
• 3+ years of technical leadership experience with direct people management, team building, and operational oversight across multiple engineering teams
• 3+ years of experience leading legacy platform modernization, data migration, or system transformation initiatives
• 3+ years of experience with cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and high-volume batch processing systems
• 3+ years of experience operating within Agile software development frameworks and DevOps/CI/CD pipelines
• 2+ years of experience driving the adoption of AI technologies, machine learning solutions, or AI-assisted development practices within engineering teams
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI-driven Development LifeCycles (AI DLC) to accelerate software migration, code refactoring, and automated testing
• Proven track record of managing multi-functional technical initiatives and communicating effectively with executive stakeholders
• Demonstrated deep understanding of responsible AI frameworks, data governance, and healthcare security compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with healthcare claims processing systems, medical transaction processing, or health plan administration platforms
• Hands-on experience implementing enterprise LLM-based development assistants, automated code conversion tools, or AI agent workflows
• Industry-recognized cloud or technical leadership certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SAFe/Agile Certification)

*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 $112,700 - $193,200 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 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.