The health solutions marketplace is hungry for new ideas, innovative products and software that drive elevated performance for the business and the customer. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is feeding incredible solutions to that marketplace everyday by bringing out the best in our software engineering teams. We serve customers across the health system. Not only do we have more of them every day, we also have more technology, greater data resources and far broader expertise than any competitor anywhere. We're out to change the way our businesses and consumers engage with technology. If you're in, you'll be challenged like never before. It's time to join this history making.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
- Design and implement high-quality product features, including reusable components, frameworks, and libraries that support long-term scalability and maintainability
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and IT partners to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Develop scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions aligned with architectural standards and engineering best practices
- Contribute to and operate within an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and other team ceremonies
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement durable solutions to improve system performance and stability
- Ensure code quality through peer reviews, automated testing, and adherence to established development standards
- Continuously improve the software development process and contribute to the technical roadmap through innovation and thought leadership
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: - 5+ years of experience with C#/.NET Core, MS SQL/T-SQL, and building web and Windows applications
- 5+ years of experience with front-end and API technologies, including React, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, CSS, HTML, and RESTful API development
- 2+ years of Cloud and DevOps experience including Azure Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Linux, PowerShell, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD tools
- 1+ years of experience developing services, functions, and patterns using OpenAI technologies and leveraging AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Spec Kit, Codex, and Claude
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Vue.js
- Healthcare industry knowledge
- Strong documentation skills
- Expertise in performance and scalability optimization
- Knowledge of software and infrastructure security best practices
*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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.
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