Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.As a Software Engineer within the MCDS team at Optum Technology, you will play a key role in maintaining our legacy MCDS application while actively participating in the development of next-generation CCS 2.0 solutions. In this 100% remote role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable technology solutions that directly enhance healthcare systems. You will leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and modern software engineering techniques to optimize code quality, automate routine tasks, and drive continuous workflow efficiency and innovation.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:- Design, develop, test, maintain, and deploy high-quality software solutions and applications aligned with business requirements
- Support and maintain legacy MCDS applications to ensure high availability, performance, and system stability
- Participate in the architectural design, feature development, and deployment of CCS 2.0 applications
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
- Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
- Collaborate with product managers, system architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to refine application design and deliver resilient healthcare systems
- Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and quality assurance efforts to ensure solutions adhere to enterprise security and architectural standards
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance across full-scale production environments
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:- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, developing, and deploying applications
- 2+ years of experience with object-oriented programming languages (e.g., ASP .Net Python, C#, TypeScript)
- 2+ years of experience working with relational or non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Oracle)
- 1+ years of experience leveraging enterprise-approved AI tools or developer efficiency utilities to streamline software development tasks and workflows
- 1+ years of experience with modern version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience supporting or maintaining legacy software applications while building next-generation enterprise solutions
- Experience building cloud-native applications on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and automated testing frameworks
- Proven solid problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset toward adopting modern tools to optimize engineering productivity
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
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