Associate Software Engineer Manager

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Associate Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineers to design, build, and scale full-stack applications using React and .NET technologies. The role combines technical leadership, delivery ownership, and people management to drive high-quality, scalable, and business-impacting solutions.

Primary Responsibility:

• Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL databases (SQL Server/PostgreSQL)
• Experience with Git and version control practices
• Solid frontend experience with React (JavaScript / TypeScript)
• Solid expertise in .NET / .NET Core API development
• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and system design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with scalable enterprise applications
• Knowledge of Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Containers)
• Knowledge of Microservices architecture
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to AI/GenAI engineering or productivity tools
• Leadership & Behavioral Skills
  • Demonstrated solid people management and mentoring capability
  • Demonstrated excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making mindset
  • Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on tech involvement with leadership

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.