UnitedHealth Group

Senior Full Stack Engineer

UnitedHealth Group$72K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of backend system engineering experience with API design and service integration
  • 4+ years of experience building API-driven platforms and enterprise-grade integrations
  • 3+ years of experience in Java (Spring Boot) and Python for backend development, including real-time data processing
  • 3+ years of experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native applications, primarily in Azure
  • Advanced communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain enterprise applications throughout the AI Software Development Life Cycle
  • Develop scalable and secure applications and APIs consistent with engineering standards
  • Implement cloud-native solutions with a focus on resilience and performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Integrate RESTful APIs and manage enterprise data workflows

Benefits

  • Flexible telecommuting options allowing remote work from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Time Off that accrues immediately, plus 8 additional holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan and employee stock purchase options
  • Education reimbursement for continued professional development
  • Employee discounts and assistance programs available
Full Job Description
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications across all phases of the AI Software Development Life Cycle (AI-SDLC), including requirements analysis, technical design, implementation, deployment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications across all phases of the AI Software Development Life Cycle (AI-SDLC), including requirements analysis, technical design, implementation, deployment.
  • Build and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing applications and APIs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and engineering standards
  • Design and implement microservices-based, cloud-native solutions with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and operational readiness
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into well-defined technical solutions and implementation plans
  • Develop backend services using Java (Spring Boot), and/or Python, ensuring maintainable, testable, and high-quality code
  • Develop front end applications using Reacts/Angular/Next.js
  • Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and enterprise system integrations to support end-to-end business workflows
  • Design and implement AI-powered solutions to address complex business problems, leveraging modern AI/GenAI technologies
  • Build and operationalize Agentic AI solutions, including multi-step orchestration, tool integration, and workflow automation
  • Knowledge on Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), including Real-Time Customer Profile, Identity Service, Data Ingestion, Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), and Campaign Orchestration capabilities.
  • Build and Integrate data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake and Databricks manage large-scale data pipelines
  • Develop Backend Pipeline Frameworks: Leverage modern pipeline frameworks and tools to improve development productivity. For example, use Databricks Delta Live Tables or Lakehouse pipelines to declaratively define data flows where applicable. Explore the use of Spark Declarative Lake flow Pipelines or similar technologies to simplify the orchestration of complex data processes
  • Knowledge on RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) pipelines, enabling knowledge-driven and context-aware AI applications
  • Participate in and contribute to the AI Product Development Lifecycle (AI PDLC), including model development, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring of AI solutions
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, enabling automated build, test, and deployment processes
  • Manage infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and support cloud-native deployment models
  • Develop and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS), ensuring scalability and high availability
  • Manage artifact lifecycle using JFrog / Artifactory and support efficient build and release processes
  • Ensure adherence to Secure practices, including secure coding, vulnerability management, and compliance with enterprise standards
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
  • Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and security standards, including code reviews, testing, and monitoring
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative fixes
  • Contribute to architecture discussions, design decisions, and engineering standards
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of modern technologies
  • Identify opportunities to automate processes, reduce technical debt, and improve system performance and efficiency


What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
  • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)


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

Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience over API design, service integration, and backend system engineering
  • 4+ years of experience building API-driven platforms, reusable frameworks, and enterprise-grade integrations
  • 4+ years of experience engineering discipline Clean, testable, maintainable code, Debugging, performance tuning, and system optimization
  • 3+ years of Deep backend engineering experience with Java (Spring Boot) and Python, include Streaming i.e Spark/Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, or similar platforms for real-time data
  • 3+ years of proven expertise in designing and scaling microservices-based and distributed architectures, streaming technologies with strong focus on resilience, latency, and throughput
  • 3+ years of proven exposure to frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Next.js) to support end-to-end solution delivery
  • 3+ years of strong Azure cloud experience, building and operating cloud-native applications
  • 3+ years of experience in SQL for data manipulation and query optimization and knowledge of Python and Apache Spark (using PySpark) for building data pipelines; ability to write efficient code for batch and streaming data transformations
  • 3+ years of experience integrating data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake and managing large-scale data pipelines
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, along with Terraform-based infrastructure provisioning
  • 3+ Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) for containerized deployments and JFrog / Artifactory for artifact lifecycle management
  • 2+ years of experience using Azure, Databricks or an equivalent cloud-based data platform. Comfortable with managing clusters, using notebooks, and working with Delta Lake or Parquet files with familiarity with cloud data services and tools for pipeline orchestration
  • 2+ Hands-on experience building AI-enabled systems using Agentic AI architectures (multi-step orchestration, tool usage), RAG pipelines with vector search and knowledge grounding, LLM orchestration, prompt engineering, and AI workflow automation
  • 2+ years of experience in Python for AI pipelines, automation, and agent workflows
  • 1+ years of working knowledge of the AI PDLC lifecycle (build, evaluate, deploy, monitor)
  • Advanced ability to communicate effectively with both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders (explaining issues in plain language)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working Knowledge of Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), including Real-Time Customer Profile, Identity Service, Data Ingestion, Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), and Campaign Orchestration capabilities
  • Experience working in a team environment with agile methodologies
  • Should be comfortable participating in collaborative development (code reviews, pair programming when needed) with ownership mindset and problem-solving skills


*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.

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.

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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