Software Developer - 2234137

EMPLOYER: Optum Services, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Software Developer

LOCATION: 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.)

DUTIES: Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Duties include: Represent the customer’s business requirements by methodically testing enhancements and defect resolutions to ensure they match the documented requirements for such enhancements as documented in the Acceptance Criteria (AC); Manage manual system test scripts; Advocate for the overall quality of the application by being a champion of the end-user and seeking to improve development and testing processes to deliver a higher-quality product to the customer; Partner with Product Owner and at times with Capability Managers; Attend daily scrum calls; Participate in scrum refinement calls; Check if acceptance criteria is testable; Design, develop, and modify highly specialized computer applications to drive user efficiency and overall business success; Ensure applications meet demanding standards for privacy and security as required by strict internal policies and industry-specific regulations; Create efficient, high performance enhancements to these applications, enhancements that address and achieve specific customer goals; Design, develop, and implement new technology features that build on existing functionality, including but not limited to integrating with new technology; Ensure compliance with software development life cycle protocols and ensure project priorities are recorded and satisfied according to those protocols, raising any risk factors to the appropriate project management team; and Constantly improve functionality, reliability, testability, availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency of applications. Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.

REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or a related computer occupation. Position requires two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Quality Assurance;

• Performing requirement evaluation;

• Test case/script creation and Test case execution;

• Scrum Team process;

• Release night validation;

• Agile software development process;

• RALLY;

• Manager User Acceptance Testing, Execute Functional and Regression Testing in multiple environments, and Execute Regression Testing in multiple environments;

• Create and communicate Testing plans; and

• Coordinate ACCEL-Q automation testing.

RATE OF PAY: $99,694 - $105,425 / per year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2234137

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

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.