Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 2391355
Our Company
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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Summary
As a Software Engineer within our technology organization, you will contribute to designing, coding, testing, and supporting high-performing, enterprise-level software applications. In this role, you will collaborate within an Agile team to build full-stack solutions, optimize platform architecture, and deliver impactful technology improvements. You will leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and emerging technology trends to streamline daily development workflows, automate tasks, and continuously enhance solution quality.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, debug, document, and support applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements

• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate technical tasks, and drive continuous software process improvement

• Evaluate emerging trends and industry technologies to inform software design, performance optimization, and strategic technical innovation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on application architecture design, security vulnerability remediation, and system performance tuning

• Lead quality engineering efforts by supporting QA/UAT testing, defect analysis, automation test creation, and release readiness reviews

• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to team members to promote engineering best practices

• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies, design reviews, and release planning
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate design solutions, present recommendations, and maintain strong business relationships
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with software development

• 3+ years of experience developing applications using Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring, or similar enterprise technologies

• 2+ years of Experience with web frameworks and front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, or Angular)

• 2+ years of Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Mockito) and build/CI tools (e.g., Git, Maven, Jenkins)

• 1+ Year of experience using AI tools like Co-pilot, Claud etc

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

• 2+ years of Experience working within an Agile/Scrum software development methodology

• Experience with microservices architecture, Docker, OpenShift, or cloud hosting platforms

• Experience with rule/process engines (such as Camunda) and application servers (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss, Wildfly)

• Experience with static code quality and analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkstyle, FindBugs)

• Healthcare domain experience

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
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.
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