[Remote] Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is hiring a Software Engineer to support UnitedHealthcare Technology initiatives. The role designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and services, including APIs, user interfaces, backend services, and AI-powered solutions, to modernize healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications, REST APIs, user interfaces, and backend services across the full software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA analysts, and engineers within an Agile environment to deliver new features, enhancements, and defect fixes
• Participate in technical design discussions, evaluate architectural trade-offs, and contribute innovative ideas to improve system functionality and performance
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to enterprise development standards and secure coding practices
• Conduct and participate in peer code reviews, incorporating constructive feedback from colleagues and technical leaders
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, implement resilient fixes, and assist with automated testing, release activities, and production support
• Identify opportunities to optimize application performance, reliability, and maintainability while sharing knowledge and mentoring junior team members
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

Skills

• 3+ years of software engineering experience in full-stack web application development using JavaScript and Node.js
• 3+ years of Experience developing backend services with Python
• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices
• 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and modern build pipelines
• 1+ years of professional experience do you have using Git
• 1+ years of experience with MongoDB or another NoSQL database technology
• 1+ years of experience with Kafka or another similar message queue/event streaming technology (RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience (such as 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in lieu of a degree)
• 1+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
• 1+ years of professional software development experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade applications
• Experience building responsive web applications using React and TypeScript
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), CI/CD deployment pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• Prior experience working within healthcare, health insurance, or other highly regulated industries
• Interest in mentoring and supporting the technical growth of fellow engineers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
• A comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Incentive and recognition programs (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Equity stock purchase (subject to eligibility requirements)
• 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)

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