Sr Software Engineer – Remote

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. 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a significant part in leading and owning the design and implementation of new features for various parts of our open and closed loop payment network, leveraging modern cloud technologies and best practices. You will also play a crucial role in reviewing the current test automation framework, enhancing its robustness, and enabling self-service by the team. 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed review of current test automation framework and enhance comprehensive test coverage, reliability and self-service capabilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness in automated testing  
• Conduct technology evaluations and provide recommendations for new tools, technologies, and frameworks to uplift engineering excellence and operations 
• Develop highly resilient and highly available components for the payment system based on microservices-based architecture using domain-driven design principles 
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to ensure system performance and availability 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, architects, and product managers across the organization  
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth 

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:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on test automation and feature development (BDD, Gherkin, Cucumber)
  
• 5+ years of experience programming in languages such as .NET/C#, Java, Python, or Node.js, and experience with modern frameworks and libraries
  
• 3+ years of experience in building microservices-based architectures using domain-driven design principles
  
• 2 + years of experience in DevOps principles, security best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and working knowledge of automation tools (like Jenkins, Data Dog, Terraform, PagerDuty, ServiceNow)
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field 
• Experience with Payment industry standards, protocols, and security best practices 
• Good working knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud Platform, including knowledge about serverless architectures, containers, and orchestration 
• Familiarity in programming languages such as PL/SQL and experience with modern database engineering practices
• Proven solid  problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound technical decisions in a dynamic environment
• Proven excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 
 
  
The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.