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:
- UI/UX & Front-End Design
- Translate product requirements and user research into wireframes, low/high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes
- Build responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks
- Create, maintain, and scale reusable design systems, component libraries, and style guides
- Optimize front-end assets for maximum speed, responsiveness, and cross-browser/cross-device compatibility
- Back-End & Full Stack Development
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side logic and RESTful/GraphQL APIs
- Manage and optimize database structures for performance and data integrity
- Integrate third-party services, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Firebase)
- Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and participate in peer code reviews
- Test, debug, and troubleshoot applications to fix bugs and enhance performance
- 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
- 6+ years of UI/UX Competency and Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch, combined with a solid grasp of user-centered design principles
- Databases: Hands-on experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases
- Knowledge of Front-End Stack: Solid command of HTML5, CSS3/Sass, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript. Experience with modern frameworks like React.js, Next.js, or Vue.js
- DevOps & Tools: Familiarity with Git/GitHub, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services (AWS/GCP)
- Back-End Stack: Proficiency in Node.js and server frameworks (Express.js, NestJS)
- Soft Skills: Proven excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and openness to iterative feedback
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.
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Skills Required
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of UI/UX experience
- Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
- Knowledge of user-centered design principles
- Hands-on experience with SQL databases, including PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB
- Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3 or Sass, JavaScript ES6+, and TypeScript
- Experience with React.js, Next.js, or Vue.js
- Familiarity with Git or GitHub, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS or GCP
- Proficiency with Node.js and Express.js or NestJS
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Openness to iterative feedback
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.
