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:
- Be able to lead the deliveries end to end
- Prepare detail design documents based on HLD. Consult with System Analyst, Subject Master Expert, users to evaluate business requirements, evaluate existing or proposed systems, and prepare detailed technical design document from which programs will be written
- Walk-thru the technical design document with SA/SME/QA group and support team
- Review the details design & develop or modify the existing batch or online modules programs.
- Ensuring timely deliveries for all assigned tasks
- Participation in Design reviews, Test Case reviews, and Production Support readiness reviews for new releases
- Support QA, UAT and Release phases of the project via defect analysis, change maintenance, etc.
- Adhere to all quality requirements
- Be able to work independently
- Ensuring timely deliveries for all assigned tasks
- Participation in Design reviews, Test Case reviews, and Production Support readiness reviews for new releases.
- Support QA, UAT and Release phases of the project via defect analysis, change maintenance, etc.
- Adhere to all quality requirements
- 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:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of IT experience on AS400 technologies
- Experience in RxClaim core adjudication area
- Hands on experience in DB2/400
- Solid knowledge and hands on experience on SYNON
- Solid knowledge on SQL
- Proven ability to work independently
- Proven good communication and presentation skills
- Proven good attitude and self-motivated
- Adaptable to work in Evening SHIFT (11:30 am - 8.30 pm or 2:30 pm - 12:00 am )
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
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of IT experience on AS400 technologies
- Experience in RxClaim core adjudication area
- Hands-on experience in DB2/400
- Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with SYNON
- Solid knowledge of SQL
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Positive attitude and self-motivation
- Adaptability to evening shifts from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 12:00 AM
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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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.
