Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 2386467
Our Company
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, and data 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.
Position Summary
As a Software Engineer within Optum Technology, you will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software applications and services in an Agile team environment. In this role, you will work on cloud infrastructure, distributed streaming architectures, and containerized deployments using Python, Golang, Kafka, Kubernetes, GCP, and Terraform. You will build and scale AI-powered solutions, platform automations, and modern APIs that drive core operational improvements and empower enterprise-scale healthcare applications.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software applications and services in an Agile team environment
• Write clean, well-structured, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to software engineering best practices
• Participate in code reviews, design sessions, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure high-quality software delivery
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application bugs, performance bottlenecks, and system issues
• Build and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate application deployments
• Ensure application security, scalability, and adherence to enterprise security and engineering standards
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and platform automations to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible AI practices
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation

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 professional experience in software engineering, developing software applications using Python or Golang
• 3+ years of experience with Kafka, Kubernetes (K8s), GCP (Google Cloud Platform), and Terraform
• 2+ years of experience with software design, development, and integration
• 2+ years of experience working in an Agile development environment (Scrum or Kanban)
• 2+ years of experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience designing, developing, or deploying enterprise AI-powered solutions, machine learning integrations, or automated workflow engines
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture in enterprise environments

*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 $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.
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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