Associate 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity 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, test, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies

Build scalable APIs, backend services, and reusable application components

Develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces that support business and operational needs

Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA teams, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions

Integrate AI-enabled features and automation capabilities into enterprise applications where applicable

Participate in application modernization, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices

Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and support application stability and reliability

Continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies, frameworks, and development tools

Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement

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

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Engineering, or a related field

2+ years of experience in software engineering or full-stack application development

2 years of experience building web applications, RESTful APIs, and scalable backend services using Java and Spring boot with an understanding of secure coding practices, application monitoring, and performance optimization

2 years of experience with relational and NoSQL databases, API integration, and software development best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with cloud platforms, with Azure proficiency preferred; AWS or GCP experience accepted as alternatives

Solid communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work effectively in agile development teams

Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset

AI/ML certifications

Azure certifications are preferred; AWS or GCP certifications are also valued

Experience with programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, and modern frontend frameworks including React

Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or financial services domains

Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative engineering environments

Exposure to enterprise application modernization initiatives

Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools and productivity practices

Proven track record of AI usage to drive up productivity and familiarity with AI-driven solutions

Familiarity with AI-first development approaches and integrating AI-enabled capabilities into 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 $60,200 to $107,400 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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