At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- This role sits within a high-impact engineering team responsible for modernizing reporting, analytics, and automation platforms that support healthcare claims, payment integrity, and financial operations.
- The candidate will partner with business, data, and platform teams to design and build scalable solutions across on prem and cloud environments. The work supports large-scale claims platforms and operational decision-making, with a strong emphasis on data quality, automation, and modernization.
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 software development experience using one or more modern programming languages such as C#, Python, or Java
- 3+ years working with relational databases, including SQL Server, Oracle, IBM Db2, MySQL, Teradata, or equivalent platforms
- 3+ years building data solutions using BI and ETL tools, such as SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies
- Experience designing and optimizing data models, stored procedures, and complex SQL for high volume enterprise systems
- Experience supporting production systems with a focus on stability, performance, and data integrity
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and business stakeholders in a regulated environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with UnitedHealthcare claims platforms such as Facets, COSMOS, UNET, USP
- Hands on experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, and cloud-based data architectures
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform)
- Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, and migration of on prem workloads to cloud platforms
- Working knowledge of NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB
- Experience building RESTful services and web solutions using Angular, React, TypeScript, Java Spring Boot, Node.js or similar frameworks
- Exposure to AI / ML tools and languages such as Python, R, SAS, and their application in analytics or automation
- Experience with containerization and microservices, including Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, artifact management tools, and modern DevOps practices
- Experience using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) to support workflow automation and business solutions
- Experience creating, configuring, and managing Copilot agents to support business workflows, automation, and analytics
*All employees working remotely 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.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of software development experience using C#, Python, or Java
- 3+ years working with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, IBM Db2, MySQL, Teradata or equivalent)
- 3+ years building data solutions using BI and ETL tools (SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, Tableau or similar)
- Experience designing and optimizing data models, stored procedures, and complex SQL for high volume enterprise systems
- Experience supporting production systems with focus on stability, performance, and data integrity
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and business stakeholders in a regulated environment
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
- Experience with UnitedHealthcare claims platforms (Facets, COSMOS, UNET, USP)
- Hands-on experience with Azure services (Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory) and cloud-based data architectures
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform)
- Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, and migrating on-prem workloads to cloud
- Working knowledge of NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB
- Experience building RESTful services and web solutions using Angular, React, TypeScript, Java Spring Boot, Node.js or similar
- Exposure to AI/ML tools and languages such as Python, R, SAS
- Experience with containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and modern DevOps practices
- Experience using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for workflow automation
- Experience creating, configuring, and managing Copilot agents for business workflows and analytics
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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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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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.