Solution Architect - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Looking for an innovative solution architect that will work alongside the enterprise architecture and scrum team to develop and implement systems architecture that will meet business needs. The solution architect’s responsibilities include gathering requirements and functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams executing various sized programs. The solution architect should also be able to regularly update leadership on any developments in systems architecture projects.

Role Description:

• A Solution Architect designs or modifies systems architecture to meet certain business needs. They test, integrate, and program software systems to ensure that specific business issues are solved.
• Responsible for initiating, planning & creating the delivery plan working alongside the scrum teams for the requirements
• Providing technical guidance & supporting the team in the form of overseeing, leading, guiding, and mentoring
• Be able to integrate any updated specifications and requirements into the systems architecture.
• Be able to explain complex problems to leadership in layman’s terms

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to other IT specialists to rapidly develop and deliver stunning solutions that meet changing business needs
• Perform all necessary discovery and fact finding to fully understand highly complex business problems and opportunities and independently execute all assignments
• Building and integrating information systems to meet UHC’s needs
• Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it
• Resolving technical problems as they arise
• Providing supervision and guidance to development teams
• Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed
• Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented
• Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have
• Work alongside delivery leads and RTEs to provide updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets
• Act in a project lead capacity and/or represent the department on enterprise-wise project teams

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science, or related field
• Experience in engineering and software architecture design
• In-depth understanding of various coding languages
• Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases
• Project management experience
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, including solid presentation skills
• Solid organizational and leadership skills
• Self-directed and self motivated

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

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Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AffirmativSe 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 bylower 48 law.

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

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