The Role
Design, develop, enhance, test, deploy, and support high-performance software applications. Responsibilities include integrating new technologies, improving scalability and reliability, managing cloud and containerized environments, following software development lifecycle and release protocols, creating reporting, resolving production issues, and collaborating with users to deliver secure, compliant solutions.
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Requisition Number: 2390929
Senior Software Engineer - Eden Prairie, MN - 2390929
EMPLOYER: Optum Services, Inc.
JOB TITLE: Sr Software Engineer
LOCATION: 1 Optum Circle., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Reports to Eden Prairie, MN office. May telecommute.)
DUTIES: Design, develop, and modify highly specialized computer applications to drive user efficiency and overall business success; ensure these applications meet the demanding standards for privacy and security as required by strict internal policies and industry-specific regulations; create efficient, high performance enhancements to these proprietary Optum applications, enhancements that address and achieve specific Optum customer goals; quickly and effectively design, develop, and implement new technology features that build on existing functionality, including but not limited to integrating with new technology; ensure compliance with Optum's software development life cycle protocols and ensure project priorities are recorded and satisfied according to those protocols, raising any risk factors to the appropriate Optum project management team; constantly improve functionality, reliability, testability, availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency of Optum applications; adhere to version control, release management, and deployment protocols to distribute new functionality to the user base, including user acceptance testing, by quickly resolving issues and providing all required metrics and data, including issue tracking; design and develop reporting as needed to summarize and analyze application functionality; ensure these proprietary applications satisfy Optum's rigorous internally-defined technical requirements for performance, resiliency, availability and scalability; collaborate with Optum solutions users to build, extend, and enhance applications that accelerate efficiency and innovation across the organization; and provide post deployment support and to quickly respond to and resolve unexpected service problems in production. Reports to Eden Prairie, MN office. May telecommute.
REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Master's degree in Information Systems or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation.
Experience must include:
* SQL and NoSQL databases;
* Programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript;
* Manage applications in public cloud environments like Azure;
* Containerized platforms like Kubernetes;
* ServiceNow;
* Splunk;
* Datadog; and
* Postman.
RATE OF PAY: $142,000 - $195,174 per year
Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2390929
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
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.
Senior Software Engineer - Eden Prairie, MN - 2390929
EMPLOYER: Optum Services, Inc.
JOB TITLE: Sr Software Engineer
LOCATION: 1 Optum Circle., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Reports to Eden Prairie, MN office. May telecommute.)
DUTIES: Design, develop, and modify highly specialized computer applications to drive user efficiency and overall business success; ensure these applications meet the demanding standards for privacy and security as required by strict internal policies and industry-specific regulations; create efficient, high performance enhancements to these proprietary Optum applications, enhancements that address and achieve specific Optum customer goals; quickly and effectively design, develop, and implement new technology features that build on existing functionality, including but not limited to integrating with new technology; ensure compliance with Optum's software development life cycle protocols and ensure project priorities are recorded and satisfied according to those protocols, raising any risk factors to the appropriate Optum project management team; constantly improve functionality, reliability, testability, availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency of Optum applications; adhere to version control, release management, and deployment protocols to distribute new functionality to the user base, including user acceptance testing, by quickly resolving issues and providing all required metrics and data, including issue tracking; design and develop reporting as needed to summarize and analyze application functionality; ensure these proprietary applications satisfy Optum's rigorous internally-defined technical requirements for performance, resiliency, availability and scalability; collaborate with Optum solutions users to build, extend, and enhance applications that accelerate efficiency and innovation across the organization; and provide post deployment support and to quickly respond to and resolve unexpected service problems in production. Reports to Eden Prairie, MN office. May telecommute.
REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Master's degree in Information Systems or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation.
Experience must include:
* SQL and NoSQL databases;
* Programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript;
* Manage applications in public cloud environments like Azure;
* Containerized platforms like Kubernetes;
* ServiceNow;
* Splunk;
* Datadog; and
* Postman.
RATE OF PAY: $142,000 - $195,174 per year
Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2390929
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Information Systems or a related field
- 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Experience managing applications in public cloud environments such as Azure
- Experience with containerized platforms such as Kubernetes
- Experience with ServiceNow
- Experience with Splunk
- Experience with Datadog
- Experience with Postman
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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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.
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