The Role
Designs, develops, deploys, and supports high-performance .NET and Angular applications using Azure and DevOps. Responsibilities include full SDLC ownership, CI/CD pipeline development, cloud application management, performance tuning, testing, security, troubleshooting, architecture improvements, and Agile collaboration. Leads and mentors junior engineers, conducts code reviews, evaluates emerging technologies, and partners with business analysts and project managers to deliver reliable software solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2384495
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
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.
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement software applications using .NET, Angular, Azure, and DevOps, ensuring high performance on both mobile and desktop
- Manage the entire software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, designing, coding, testing, deployment, and support
- Maintain and enhance existing web applications and all integrated systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment using Azure and DevOps tools
- Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and devise solutions to address these issues
- Lead and mentor junior software engineers, promoting a positive team environment and fostering skill development
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that complies with company standards and best practices
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge
- Troubleshoot complex software issues and provide timely solutions
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development process and meetings
- Keep abreast of latest and emerging technologies in software development, including AI/ML, and incorporate new technologies as appropriate into solution design
- Perform feasibility analysis for new systems and upgrades
- Collaborate with business analysts and project managers to identify software solutions and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Proactively identify areas for improvement or enhancement in current architecture
- Support the creation of system and user documentation
- Ensure application security by designing appropriate infrastructure and applying security patches and upgrades when necessary
- Conduct performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, and automation
- Take responsibility for feature-focused unit and system testing, contributing to performance and load testing activities
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Relevant certifications will be an added advantage
- 10+ years of experience in software development with a focus on .NET, Angular, Azure, and DevOps. Development lead/manager with 5 years of experience
- Solid experience in DevOps practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing
- Hands-on experience in designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high-availability and performance
- Extensive experience with databases (SQL & NoSQL), web servers, and UI/UX design
- In-depth knowledge of Azure cloud services and experience in managing cloud-based applications
- Solid knowledge of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, and agile best-practices
- Current and deep knowledge of multiple programming languages including C#, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review
- Proficient in backend development using .NET and frontend development using Angular
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
- Proven excellent understanding of Agile methodologies
- Proven solid problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrable ability to lead a team of junior developers, including mentoring and code reviews
- Proven excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Proven solid commitment to quality and a thorough approach to work
- Proven ability to learn new software technologies and stay updated with the latest industry trends
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 10+ years of software development experience focused on .NET, Angular, Azure, and DevOps
- 5 years of development lead or management experience
- Experience with continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing
- Experience designing and developing high-volume, low-latency mission-critical applications
- Experience delivering highly available and high-performance systems
- Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, web servers, and UI/UX design
- In-depth knowledge of Azure cloud services and cloud-based application management
- Knowledge of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, and Agile best practices
- Knowledge of C#, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Familiarity with software configuration management, defect tracking, and peer review tools
- Proficiency in backend development using .NET and frontend development using Angular
- Proficiency with Git or comparable code versioning tools
- Excellent understanding of Agile methodologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to lead, mentor, and conduct code reviews for junior developers
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong commitment to quality and thoroughness
- Ability to learn new software technologies and remain current with industry trends
- Relevant professional certifications
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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