Design develop test document and maintain scalable big data solutions. Evaluate and deploy tools define APIs integrate data sources support production and collaborate across teams.

Requisition Number: 2368154
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design development implementation testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.
These roles include but are not limited to analysis design coding engineering testing debugging standards methods tools analysis documentation research and development maintenance new development operations and delivery. With every role in the company each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools new techniques strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways. Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed. Works with less structured more complex issues. Serves as a resource for others.
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 code test document and maintain high-quality and scalable big data solutions
• Research evaluate and deploy new tools frameworks and patterns to help build a sustainable big data platform
• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
• Define and develop APIs for integration with various data sources in the enterprise
• Translate customer requirements into solution design
• Make accurate development effort estimates to assist management in project and resource planning
• Collaborate with management quality assurance architecture and other development teams
• Write technical documentation and participate in production support
• Participate with prototypes as well as design and code reviews
• Keep skills up to date through ongoing self-directed training
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can learn things quickly who is enthusiastic and actively engaged

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience
• 5+ years of development experience with Scala Python JSON Web Services
• 3+ years of experience in relational databases (SQL)
• 2+ years of experience in distributed systems technologies like Spark Databricks Hadoop Snowflake
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodology

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Kafka
• 2+ years with NoSQL databases
• 2+ years working with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in infrastructure services on at least one major cloud platform (Azure preferred)
• Experience developing rules in rules engine
• Thorough understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA) concepts

*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 $91700 - $163700 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.