Senior Software Engineer

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.

The Optum Technology Digital team is on a mission to disrupt the healthcare industry, transforming UHG into an industry-leading Consumer brand. We deliver hyper-personalized digital solutions that empower direct-to-consumer, digital-first experiences, educating, guiding, and empowering consumers to access the right care at the right time. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare for patients and providers by delivering cutting-edge, personalized and conversational digital solutions. We're Consumer Obsessed, ensuring they receive exceptional support throughout their healthcare journeys. As we drive this transformation, we're revolutionizing customer interactions with the healthcare system, leveraging AI, cloud computing, and other disruptive technologies to tackle complex challenges. Serving UnitedHealth Group's digital technology needs, the Consumer Engineering team impacts millions of lives through UnitedHealthcare & Optum.

The Optum Technology Chief Digital Office (CDO) Leadership team is transforming Optum to be an industry-leading Consumer brand. We are on a journey towards delivering a best-in-the-industry consumer experience to our patients and providers by delivering personalized digital solutions that support our consumers throughout their healthcare journeys. This team is transforming to meet the moment - to begin radically altering the way our customers engage with the healthcare system using modern tech to solve some of the most complex problems experienced along the way.

Serving all of UnitedHealth Group's digital technology needs, the CDO team is responsible for driving outcomes across nearly 30 million+ human lives with UnitedHealthcare insurance, a number which puts UHC at the top of the pack as the largest managed care provider in the United States.

If you reside in Minnesota, you'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hands-on experience with Programming languages such as Net, C#, Python
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, CI/CD pipelines, IaC
• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines on Microsoft Azure
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to automate software delivery, optimize performance, ensure reliability, and maintain security and compliance within the Azure environment
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
• AI Builder : Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows and decision-making

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:

• 6+ years of experience in software development and platform administration
• 4+ years of experience with Programming languages such as .Net, C#
• 4+ years of experience with Azure Cloud, CI/CD pipelines, IaC
• 4+ years of experience with Azure cloud services
• 2+ years of experience with automation tools like Power Automate, shell scripting, or PowerShell
• 1+ years of experience using Copilot (Github, Azure, etc): Code Generation, Test case generation, Error troubleshooting and code refactoring, Insights Generation, etc.
• 1+ years of experience in the healthcare domain

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Copilot Studio + Power Automate: Create AI Agents for Automation and Productivity enhancement
• 2+ years of experience in Windows and Unix administration
• Experience with Terraform for managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) based platforms
• Familiarity with front-end technologies
• Proven excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Proven analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to justify technical choices
• Proven detail-oriented with solid organizational and leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic environments with shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across teams and leadership levels
• Demonstrated expertise in debugging, data analysis, and vulnerability management
• 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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

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