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Senior Software Engineer - National Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Schaumburg, IL
Full Time
Senior
90k-161k
about 20 hours 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 involves improving health outcomes by connecting people with care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources. The company values inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. The role offers flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. and aims to make an impact on communities by advancing health optimization on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native applications using AWS services (e.g., Lambda, ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3)
  • Develop backend systems and APIs using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js)
  • Lead architectural decisions and code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery
  • Oversee the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline
  • Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK)
  • Ensure cloud infrastructure follows security best practices and compliance standards
  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of software and DevOps engineers
  • Collaborate with product managers, QA, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals
  • Drive continuous improvement in development processes, deployment strategies, and team performance
  • Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and team growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience/strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles
  • 3+ years of experience/familiarity with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus

Nice to Have

  • Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS) and orchestration tools
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Qualifications

  • Educational background as specified in requirements

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
  • Salary range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually
  • All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum values inclusion, talented peers, and career development. The organization is committed to mitigating its environmental impact and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities. It fosters a culture of making an impact on communities and advancing health on a global scale.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 7, 2025
Salary90k-161k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About UnitedHealth Group

Website

unitedhealthgroup.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Schaumburg, IL

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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