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Senior Software Engineer - Platform

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN
Full Time
Senior
90k-177k
30 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 involves improving health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need. The company values inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. The role is part of the Optum AI Transformation and Strategy team, which leads enterprise AI strategy and modernization efforts, supporting high-impact AI initiatives across various business units. The Senior Software Engineer will develop and execute solutions on the United AI Studio platform, collaborate with engineering teams, and mentor junior staff. The position offers remote work flexibility within the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead software development activities contributing towards the United AI Studio Enterprise Platform
  • Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security
  • Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all of the team's deliverables
  • Write high quality distributed system software
  • Decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions
  • Perform code review and mentor junior engineers
  • Be flexible and adapt to meet the needs of the team, project, or product
  • Solicit differing views and be willing to change your mind as you learn more

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution
  • 5+ years of full-time, professional experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer, with a track record of delivering production-grade software systems
  • 5+ years of experience developing backend systems using Java (Spring Boot) in enterprise environments
  • 3+ years of experience contributing to or leading system architecture and design, including design patterns
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including use of cloud-native services, monitoring tools, and cost optimization strategies
  • 3+ years of experience working across the full software development life cycle with high quality standards

Nice to Have

  • 3+ years of experience designing and building RESTful APIs and writing production-grade code in Python, ideally in microservices or cloud-native environments
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience using Terraform or similar Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD workflows
  • Demonstrated higher-level understanding of AI/ML use cases, including familiarity with model lifecycle management, data pipelines, and production deployment strategies for machine learning systems

Qualifications

  • Educational background with a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $89,800 to $176,700 annually
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
  • Remote work flexibility within the U.S.

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum values inclusion, talented peers, and career development. The organization is committed to helping people live healthier lives, addressing health disparities, and enabling equitable care. It emphasizes a culture guided by mission-driven work, diversity, environmental responsibility, and a focus on improving health outcomes for all.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 2, 2025
Salary90k-177k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About UnitedHealth Group

Website

unitedhealthgroup.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Eden Prairie, MN

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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