Full Stack Software Engineer

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.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring seamless integration across the stack
• Build responsive, user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) with clean, reusable code
• Develop and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and microservices to support application functionality and performance
• Design, implement, and optimize database schemas and queries across relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, and participate in code reviews to maintain quality standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the full application stack in development and production environments
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and follow best practices for version control, testing, and deployment
• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and optimization
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and architecture

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:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years of experience with developing full stack web applications
• 1+ years of experience with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
• 1+ years of experience with back-end development skills in one or more languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, C#, or Ruby
• 1+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
• 1+ years of experience in database design and experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• 1+ years of experience with AI/ML concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

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