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Sr Software Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN
Full Time
Senior
90k-177k
4 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 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.

Key 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

Requirements

  • 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)

Nice to Have

  • 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

Qualifications

  • No specific formal educational qualifications are explicitly required, but experience in relevant technical areas is essential

Benefits & Perks

  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
  • Work from anywhere within the U.S.

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum's culture is guided by diversity and inclusion, with a focus on continuous learning, professional growth, and making a positive impact on communities. The organization emphasizes health equity, environmental responsibility, and equitable care delivery.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 19, 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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