Sr Software Engineer - 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)

Software engineering is the application of engineering to software development and support in a systematic method. The roles in this position will cover all primary development activity across the technologies required to deliver code with high quality to our applications and services, to understand customer needs, and to develop product roadmaps.

These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, development, testing, debugging, deployment, standards, best practices, documentation, research, maintenance. As with every role in the company, each position has a requirement to build quality into every application and service. This also includes evaluating new tools/techniques/strategies, automation of common tasks, and building common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion for effective solutions, inspiring future capabilities, and applying technology in new and innovative ways.

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

Primary Responsibilities:
All phases of software engineering including requirements analysis, application design and code development, testing, deployment, and support

• Collaboration with business and IT stakeholders to design and implement new product features
• Designing reusable frameworks, libraries, APIs, and node.js components
• Working closely with the principal engineers understand strategic visions
• Lead technology decisions, drive product implementation and delivery
• Troubleshooting production support issues post-deployment and implement long-term solutions
• Demonstrate substantial depth of knowledge and experience in RESTful APIs, Azure Services, and Node.js development

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:

• 4+ years in the software engineering profession with demonstrated success designing and building high-quality, commercial software applications
• 2+ years of development experience using Node.js
• 2+ years developing Restful APIs
• 2+ years working with CI\CD
• 1+ years practical experience of developing solutions hosting within key major cloud providers such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, Google Cloud and Azure
• 1+ years of development experience using React
• Experience in using modern software engineering and product development tools including Agile, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, DevOps etc.
• Solid experience of operating in a quickly changing environment and driving technological innovation to meet business requirement
• Proven track record of building relationships across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Node.js, RESTFul APIs
• Cloud technologies
• Continuous Integration
• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Git/GitHub
• Queue messaging or service topics (Kafka, RabitMQ, JMQP)
• Docker
• Database development
• Excellent time management, communication, decision making, and presentation skills
• Display a strong desire to achieve and attain high levels of both internal and external customer satisfaction

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

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. 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/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.

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