Principal Software Engineer - Eden Prairie, MN or Telecommute

| Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN +46 more | Remote
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Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
In this position you will be driving the overall platform strategy vision for multiple java-based Scrum teams, and also be responsible for developing and supporting business solutions to many strategic programs. Manage and mentor members of the Scrum teams to drive consistency and push them to grow.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Drive modern technical architecture, design and best practices to development teams delivering RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-based solutions
  • Mentor and develop teams focused on modernization, enablement, and engineering culture
  • Create working proof of concepts to accelerate, validate formalize solutions, design, and technology
  • Continuously improve the application platform including the design, build, deploy, test and runtime within cloud ecosystems
  • Drive engineering culture among the project teams using best in class automation, CI/CD and modern software principles
  • Build and document reusable patterns and components for development teams to use
  • Define the technology roadmap of the organization
  • Works closely with Technical Product Managers in road mapping Enablers to support business capabilities
  • Creates and continuously refines Non-Functional architectural guidelines, guardrails, and standards for consumption by Engineers and Architects
  • Serves as Chair of the Architecture Review Board (ARB)
  • Drives enabling and executing the architecture vision through leading technical architects


The complexity of this role can be challenging. We deal with huge amounts of data across our entire enterprise. Everything you work on will have implications that impact others. We'll provide the most up-to-date technology, but you'll need to provide creativity, critical thinking, and clarity on an everyday basis.
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:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in all types of software development including design patterns, algorithms, data structures, schemas and queries, and system design
  • 5+ years of experience with teams that leveraged CI / CD tools, containerization, and public or private cloud
  • 5+ years of experience with solution design and implementation
  • 4+ years of experience as a Lead Software Engineer or Engineering Manager functions
  • Experience implementing software engineering practices in a CI / CD pipeline and test-driven development
  • Hands-on experience in Java and Angular (or comparable JS framework), software rules engines (such as Drools, Camunda etc.), cloud environment development
  • Working knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
  • Excellent understanding of SDLC and Agile methodology
  • Ability to align best software engineering process at scale with Agile, Waterfall, Kanban and hybrid frameworks
  • Proven passion about mentoring, coaching, and training other engineers
  • Demonstrated good communicator at all levels of the organization


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in an off-shore / on-shore model
  • Prior experience leading a team of Software Engineers in a large organization
  • Healthcare Industry experience strongly preferred
  • Experience in complex projects with division or company-wide scope
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance


To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado/Connecticut/Nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
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.
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