Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack - Remote

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain Enterprise application within all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Develop, test, implement and maintain application software working with established processes

• Establish, refine, and integrate tools and software as needed

• Identify production and non-production application issues proactively

• Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications

• Provide technical support and consultation and Serve as a mentor

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, and development team

• Act as a technical liaison to clearly facilitate and translate specifications between business and technical staff

• Lead technical discussions with customers including technical specifications, business process review and impact, and solution design

• Build and Deploy Application to Azure Cloud

• Works with less structured, more complex issues

• Serves as a resource to others

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:

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of equivalent experience

• 5+ years solid experience developing web applications using Java platform (Spring Boot, JPA, Restful Services)

• 5+ years solid experience developing web applications using NodeJS

• 2+ years of experience with front-end technologies Like ReactJs

• 2+ years of experience with Micro services

• 2+ years of solid knowledge of RDBMS and experience working with Postgres/SQL Server and No SQL including writing complex join queries and SQL query tuning

• 2+ years of experience with DevOps Tools like Jenkins/GitHub Actions

• 2+ years of Cloud experience with Azure

• Legally authorized to work in the US without any restrictions. Proof will be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GraphQL

• Knowledge of Data Model design and implementation for solutions from high level requirement

• Sound knowledge and experience of unit testing methodologies and frameworks

• Proficiency in applying object-oriented principles and recommended design patterns to create robust and scalable system designs

• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot problems and zero in on the likely root causes for Sev1 production issues

• Proven proactive in identifying and escalating potential risks and impediments and coming up with alternative solutions

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.