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.

Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.

These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways. Impact of work is most often at the local level.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of software engineers to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality software products

• Setting strategic direction and goals for the engineering team in alignment with the overall company objectives

• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members, helping them grow and develop their skills

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as product management, design, and quality assurance to ensure successful project delivery

• Managing resources, budgets, and timelines to effectively execute projects

• Identifying and addressing any technical challenges or roadblocks that may arise during the development process

• Implementing best practices, processes, and tools to improve the software development lifecycle

• Monitoring and evaluating team performance, providing feedback, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement

• Keeping abreast of industry trends and technologies to make informed decisions and drive innovation within the team

• Representing the engineering team in meetings with senior management and stakeholders, communicating progress, challenges, and project updates

• Fostering a positive and collaborative team culture that encourages creativity, innovation, and a Solid work ethic

• Conducting regular performance reviews and providing ongoing feedback and coaching to team members to support their professional growth and development

• Participating in the recruitment and hiring process to build a skilled and diverse engineering team

• Ensuring that the team adheres to coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes to maintain code quality and reliability

• Managing relationships with external vendors, contractors, or partners involved in software development projects

• Overseeing the planning and execution of software releases, including coordinating deployment activities and ensuring smooth transitions to production environments

• Monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for process improvements, tool enhancements, or new product features

• Collaborating with other department heads and stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals and priorities

• Handling escalations and resolving conflicts within the team or with other departments in a timely and effective manner

• Acting as a technical liaison between the engineering team and other parts of the organization, communicating technical concepts and requirements in a clear and understandable way.

• Must be open to work and support over 7 days week, and also in different timings in morning and late shifts depending on need

• Manages and is accountable for professional employees and/or supervisors

• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

• Experience with database technologies commonly used in .NET development, such as SQL Server or MySQL

• Experience with database design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance

• Experience in container orchestration using Kubernetes for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications

• Experience in collaborating with DevOps teams for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

• Experience in applying design patterns to solve common software design challenges and improve code quality

• Proficiency in .NET framework and related technologies such as ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, .NET Core, etc.

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns

• Knowledge of web development technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks

• Understanding of the cloud computing industry, including trends, technologies, and competitors

• Familiarity with Azure services and solutions, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS)

• Knowledge of agile development practices and DevOps principles

• Awareness of security and compliance requirements in software development

• Proficiency in database technologies commonly used at Azure, such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for MySQL,

• Azure Database for PostgreSQL, etc.

• Knowledge of data storage, retrieval, indexing, and query optimization techniques

• Familiarity with database security, compliance, and disaster recovery best practices

• Understanding of data integration, migration, and synchronization processes

• Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker for creating, deploying, and managing containers

• Knowledge of container networking, storage, and security concepts

• Familiarity with container registries, container monitoring, and logging tools

• Understanding of microservices architecture and how it relates to containerization

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues related to containerization and orchestration

• Proficiency in software design principles and patterns, such as SOLID principles, design patterns, and architectural patterns like MVC, MVVM, etc.

• Knowledge of anti-patterns and when to avoid certain design patterns based on specific requirements

• Familiarity with design pattern libraries and frameworks that facilitate the implementation of patterns

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.