The Role
Develop and customize Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning components, Visualforce, SOQL/SOSL, triggers, flows, and automation. Design integrations with external systems, configure Salesforce security and platform components, perform testing and debugging, support CI/CD and deployments, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with technical and business teams in an Agile environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2395800
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:
Preferred 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:
- Participate in Salesforce implementation, enhancement, integration, testing, and deployment projects
- Develop and customize Salesforce solutions using:
- Apex
- Lightning Web Components (LWC)
- Aura Components
- Visualforce
- SOQL/SOSL
- Triggers
- Flows and Process Automation
- Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
- Configure Salesforce platform components including:
- Custom Objects
- Validation Rules
- Workflows
- Approval Processes
- Reports & Dashboards
- Profiles and Permission Sets
- Design and support integrations with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, middleware tools, and third-party applications
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release activities
- Prepare technical design documents, deployment plans, and development artifacts
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and code reviews
- Support CI/CD, Salesforce DX, Git, and deployment activities
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes and enhancements
- Collaborate with Architects, Business Analysts, QA teams, Administrators, and business stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with Salesforce best practices, security standards, and governance requirements
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of overall software development experience
- 3+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience
- Solid experience in:
- Apex
- Triggers
- Visualforce
- Lightning Components
- Lightning Web Components (LWC)
- Experience with Salesforce declarative tools:
- Flows
- Process Builder
- Workflow Rules
- Approval Processes
- Validation Rules
- Reports & Dashboards
- Experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud
- Experience/Community Cloud
- Experience with REST and SOAP integrations and API development
- Knowledge of Git, Salesforce DX, CI/CD, and release management processes
- Understanding of Salesforce governor limits and platform optimization
- Solid understanding of Salesforce security model:
- Profiles
- Permission Sets
- Roles
- Sharing Rules
- Field-Level Security
- Proven solid analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Salesforce Administrator Certification
- Experience with Salesforce testing across Classic, Lightning, and LWC applications
- Knowledge of:
- SQL
- API Testing
- Database Testing
- Performance/Load Testing
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
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of overall software development experience
- 3+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience
- Experience with Apex, triggers, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Lightning Web Components
- Experience with Salesforce declarative tools, including Flows, Process Builder, Workflow Rules, Approval Processes, Validation Rules, and Reports and Dashboards
- Experience with Sales Cloud and Service Cloud
- Experience with Community Cloud
- Experience with REST and SOAP integrations and API development
- Knowledge of Git, Salesforce DX, CI/CD, and release management processes
- Understanding of Salesforce governor limits and platform optimization
- Understanding of the Salesforce security model, including Profiles, Permission Sets, Roles, Sharing Rules, and Field-Level Security
- Solid analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Salesforce Administrator Certification
- Experience testing Classic, Lightning, and LWC applications
- Knowledge of SQL, API testing, database testing, and performance/load testing
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often regarded as generous, with meaningful accrual and flexibility to use it. While practices can vary by team, the overall time-off offering stands out as a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is available and generally well-regarded for supporting long-term savings. It remains valuable, though candidates should verify the current match formula.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs such as parental leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are included as notable elements of the total rewards package. These resources can meaningfully support work-life balance when applicable to the role and location.
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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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