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:
- Perform all phases of software engineering including requirements analysis, application design, code development and testing for on-prem and cloud applications using best practices, ensuring high performance, security, and maintainability
- Assisting in production problem resolution as needed, including occasional off-hour support
- Design and implement product features including reusable components, frameworks and libraries in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders
- Demonstrate ability to quickly adapt to and deliver across a diverse technology landscape, ranging from legacy platforms to modern cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions
- Working on projects through the full development life cycle including stakeholder demos and presentations, project scoping and requirements definition, prototyping, development, testing, and deployment
- Foster AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
- Lead and mentor engineering team, driving technical direction, best practices, and a high-performance, collaborative culture
- 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:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing applications, databases, developing ETL solutions (Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks) and reporting, working with technologies such as MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, Fabric, Cloud, Azure Data Factory.
- 3+ years of experience with any Cloud platform like Azure, AWS or GCP
- 3+ years of experience with frontend and API technologies, including HTMX, React, JavaScript, Golang, RESTful API development, Docker or Kubernetes, .NET/C#
- 1+ years of experience developing services, functions, and patterns using OpenAI technologies and leveraging AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or Claude
- Solid experience on databases development such as stored procs/views/functions etc
- Experience working in agile methodology
- Proven expert in writing, tuning, and troubleshooting MS SQL queries
- Proven solid communication and collaboration skills
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
- 8+ years designing applications, databases, developing ETL solutions (Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks) and reporting using MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, Fabric
- 3+ years experience with any cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- 3+ years experience with frontend and API technologies including HTMX, React, JavaScript, Golang, RESTful API development, Docker or Kubernetes, .NET/C#
- 1+ years developing services and patterns using OpenAI technologies and leveraging AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or Claude
- Solid experience in database development (stored procedures, views, functions) and proven expertise writing, tuning, and troubleshooting MS SQL queries
- Experience working in agile methodology
- Proven solid communication and collaboration skills
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.
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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.
