Senior Software Engineer

About the role

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

Primary Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable applications using .NET / .NET Core

Build and maintain microservices-based architectures

Develop RESTful APIs and backend services

Develop and deploy applications in Azure cloud environments

Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration

Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas

Perform performance tuning for applications and databases

Provide production support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis

Participate in on-call rotations and incident resolution

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product)

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices

Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance

Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

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

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience in software development using .NET / C#

5+ years of experience with ASP.NET Core and Web APIs

5+ years of experience with SQL skills (query optimization, indexing, stored procedures, performance tuning)

5+ years of experience with REST principles and API design

3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

3+ years of experience with Git and modern development workflows

2+ years of experience with microservices architecture

2+ years of Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes

2+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure or any other public cloud platform like AWS or GCP (App Services, AKS, Azure SQL, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS or IT related field

Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, Service Bus, etc.)

Experience troubleshooting production issues in distributed systems

Knowledge of monitoring tools

Understanding of security best practices in cloud applications

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 $91,700 - $163,700 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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