Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group's Optum organization delivers care aided by technology to help people live healthier lives. The Software Engineer will modernize healthcare operations by designing, developing, deploying, and supporting secure, scalable automation solutions using cloud-native architectures, modern frameworks, AI-assisted tools, and DevOps practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support for enterprise applications
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions using .NET, React JS, Azure cloud services, and SQL databases
- Build and maintain microservices-based architecture, modern web applications, APIs, serverless components, and infrastructure-as-code
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools and AI-assisted development tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, accelerate development, and drive continuous improvement
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps deployment automation to improve release velocity and operational efficiency
- Conduct comprehensive code reviews and enforce engineering standards, ensuring high quality, maintainability, security, and performance across all outputs
- Establish monitoring, observability, and alerting strategies to maintain high availability and system performance in production environments
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality software increments aligned with business outcomes
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends across cloud, AI, and modern engineering practices to inform strategic direction and innovation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, OR 4+ years of software engineering experience
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience working across modern programming languages such as .NET (C#), Java, and SQL
- 3+ years of front-end development experience using modern frameworks (e.g., React JS, Angular, or TypeScript-based stacks)
- 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and consuming modern RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures
- 2+ years of professional experience building and deploying applications in Azure cloud environments (e.g., compute, storage, networking, serverless capabilities)
- 2+ years of experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server or equivalent), including database design, performance optimization, and development
- 1+ years of production support
- Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation practices
- Professional experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex) and integrating AI/ML services within software solutions
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including secure coding standards, testing strategies (unit, integration, performance), and design patterns
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with event-driven architecture and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform) and cloud-native deployment patterns
- Exposure to data engineering or BI development, including building data pipelines and analytics-ready datasets
- Experience in Agile / Scrum delivery models and participation in iterative product development
- Exposure to the healthcare domain (e.g., payer, provider, claims, or clinical systems)
- Passion for continuous learning and demonstrated ability to apply emerging technologies (AI, cloud, modern engineering practices) to solve business problems
Benefits
- 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.)
- Performance rewards
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
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