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Senior Software Engineer - Chandler/Mesa AZ

UnitedHealth Group

Chandler, AZ
Full Time
Senior
90k-177k
9 days ago

Job Description

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. This position is responsible for leading and managing software definition, development, and delivery to support the operations arm of OptumRx's fulfillment pharmacy division. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical lead throughout the full software development lifecycle from conception, architecture definition, and detailed design to scoping, implementation, testing, documentation, software promotion, and ongoing maintenance. Office locations are in Chandler and Mesa AZ, and candidates must live within a commutable distance from these offices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivers complex systems to improve operational process by designing, developing, and installing software solutions
  • Determines operational feasibility by evaluating data, problem definitions, requirements, and proposed solutions
  • Develops software solutions by studying information gaps, conferring with users, and studying systems flows, data utilization, and work processes
  • Investigates problem areas and inefficient processes
  • Follows the software development lifecycle
  • Documents and demonstrates solutions by authoring documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and clear code
  • Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming
  • Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures
  • Intakes, procures, and licenses software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommending purchases, and testing and approving products
  • Maintains data integrity by keeping information confidential and following industry and company standards
  • Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues
  • Accomplishes engineering and organizational mission by completing related tasks as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and/or Engineering degree with relevant experience
  • Proficient with C#
  • Proficient with WPF applications using the MVVM design pattern
  • Proficient with ASP.NET applications using the MVC design pattern
  • Live or be willing to relocate to the Chandler/Mesa AZ area
  • Willing to travel up to 50% of the time

Nice to Have

  • 2+ years in Software Engineering

Qualifications

  • Relevant experience in software engineering (preferably 2+ years)

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
  • Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum emphasizes a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, and career development opportunities. The company is committed to helping people live healthier lives, addressing health disparities, and enabling equitable care. They value diversity and are dedicated to mitigating environmental impact and delivering equitable health outcomes.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 11, 2025
Salary90k-177k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

About UnitedHealth Group

Website

unitedhealthgroup.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Chandler, AZ

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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