UnitedHealth Group

Principal Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group$134K — $230K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in core engineering disciplines: system design, automation, CI/CD, and security practices
  • 5+ years in an engineering leadership role with direct delivery and operations oversight
  • 4+ years managing cloud-native, data-heavy systems (ETL/ELT, workflows, APIs)
  • 2+ years experience with Azure stack components and data services
  • 1+ year utilizing AI to enhance engineering outputs and processes
  • Proven ability to collaborate with product and operations for impactful business results

Responsibilities

  • Deliver solutions across data engineering with a focus on balancing delivery, technical debt, and platform reliability
  • Own architecture and design for vital projects
  • Provide technical direction to ensure predictability and quality in outcomes
  • Enhance platform capabilities for improved automation and transparency
  • Maintain production stability and adherence to service level agreements for data processing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to increase efficiency and client satisfaction
  • Direct the data engineering ecosystem leveraging modern cloud-native technologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase options
  • 401k contributions
  • Flexible remote work arrangements (with certain location requirements)
Full Job Description
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:

  • Delivering solutions and responsible for outcomes across data engineering, balancing feature delivery, technical debt reduction, and platform resilience
  • Own Architecture, design for key high stake projects
  • Provide clear technical and executional direction to drive predictability, quality, and accountability
  • Drive platform capabilities that expand automation for client implementations and improve transparency and traceability across file processing and data onboarding workflows
  • Ensure production stability, incident readiness, and SLA adherence for pipeline processing and client integrations through metrics driven operations and continuous improvement
  • Partner with cross functional teams to improve implementation efficiency, reduce client response times, and increase NPS through platform and process maturity
  • Guide technical direction for an end to end data engineering ecosystem leveraging cloud native services and modern patterns (e.g., Spark/Scala, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Delta Lake, Service Bus, Snowflake)
  • Lead modernization and scalability initiatives to support multiple pipeline patterns and enable platform agnostic analytics
  • Drive adoption of AI enabled engineering workflows to improve throughput, consistency, and operational effectiveness
  • Partner with teams to design and operationalize agentic solutions that securely connect models to enterprise tools and data using MCP client server patterns
  • Security, Privacy, and Data Governance
  • Ensure engineering practices meet enterprise security, privacy, and governance standards for sensitive healthcare data, with privacy by design embedded in delivery
  • Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly across stakeholders and collaborate closely with adjacent platforms and initiatives


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:

  • 8+ years of solid engineering fundamentals: system design, reliability, observability, automation, CI/CD, and secure SDLC practices
  • 5+ years in engineering leadership, mentoring engineers, including ownership of delivery and operations for production systems
  • 4+ years of Experience leading cloud-native and data-intensive platforms (ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration, workflow engines, API-driven integrations)
  • 2+ years of Experience with components of the current stack used across the portfolio such as: Azure services and data ecosystem: Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Delta Lake/Blob Storage, Service Bus, Snowflake
  • 1+ years experience driving AI enabled build and automation initiatives that delivered measurable improvements in team level engineering productivity, cycle time, and delivery quality
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with product and operations to deliver measurable outcomes (speed-to-market, quality, stability, cost)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience building or integrating with agentic tooling/automation concepts for operational transparency
  • Execution excellence: Proven to translate strategy into quarterly plans and delivers with predictable cadence
  • Operational rigor: Proven to set a high bar for reliability, incident prevention, and continuous improvement
  • Technical judgment: Proven to balance short-term delivery with long-term platform health and scalability


*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 $134,600 to $230,800 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.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a medical facility. They offer health technology, health finance, and pharmacy services. They are utilizing clinical data and intelligence to assist in the redesign, automation, and deployment of technology to streamline administrative operations and clinical decision-making. Payment systems for both consumers and providers are critical components of a health-care system.

UnitedHealth Group Careers

Joining UnitedHealth Group means becoming part of a diverse team dedicated to making a difference. As a leader in health services and innovation, our company offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to leverage their skills, drive innovation, and improve lives. Work You’ll Do At UnitedHealth Group, you’ll contribute to a mission-focused environment where your expertise will influence the health and well-being of people worldwide. Our employment opportunities span across a wide range of disciplines, from healthcare specialists to data analysts, ensuring that your career journey is both dynamic and rewarding. Transform Healthcare with Your Expertise UnitedHealth Group stands at the forefront of health innovation. Our team collaborates to deliver solutions that lead to better patient outcomes. Working with us, you’ll find yourself at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and leadership, providing key insights that drive industry transformation. Join Our Global Team As part of our team, you’ll engage with over 300,000 professionals globally, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. UnitedHealth Group is not just a company; it’s a community where you can grow your career through continuous learning and leadership opportunities. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that every team member can thrive. UnitedHealth Group Career Development We are committed to your professional growth. Explore career paths filled with promising job opportunities and internships that will harness your potential and expand your capabilities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, you’ll find that our career development programs support your ambition at every level. Innovative Work Environment At UnitedHealth Group, innovation is at the core of our operations. We encourage our team to bring forward-thinking ideas that challenge the status quo and lead to breakthrough improvements in patient care. Be Part of a Great Team Our culture fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where every member’s contribution is valued. Enjoy the benefits of being part of a global team that’s committed to making a difference in people’s lives. Future-Proof Your Career With UnitedHealth Group, your career is future-proof. Dive into a range of positions that offer both challenges and rewards. Our robust support system includes unmatched training, development programs, and certification support to propel your career forward. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the right position that matches your skills and interests. We are always hiring and look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Search UnitedHealth Group jobs today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can use today—all from the people who work here. Read Careers Blog Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at UnitedHealth Group.
Learn more about UnitedHealth Group
Size
350,000 employees
Market Cap
$493.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$15.4 billion
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+9.2%
Revenue
$257.1 billion
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