Job Description
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Basking Ridge NJ USA
In-Office
92K-164K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Role
Design implement and maintain applications using NodeJS and Java develop AI-powered solutions and manage all phases of software development life cycle.
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Requisition Number: 2354465
Description - External
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 inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Sr Software Engineer must be AI Builder who can contribute to the development testing deployment and maintenance of machine learning models and AI-powered systems for consumer-facing platforms under the guidance of senior engineers.
If you live near Basking Ridge NJ you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote position* as you take on some tough challenges.
This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
*All Telecommuters 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 to $163700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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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Description - External
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 inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Sr Software Engineer must be AI Builder who can contribute to the development testing deployment and maintenance of machine learning models and AI-powered systems for consumer-facing platforms under the guidance of senior engineers.
If you live near Basking Ridge NJ you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote position* as you take on some tough challenges.
This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design implement and maintain NodeJS & Java application within all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Develop test implement and maintain application software working with established processes
- Excellent analytical problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Communicate effectively with other engineers and all stakeholders
- Ability to proficiently resolve technical issues through debugging
- Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize the applications
- Willingness to learn new technologies and software development practices
- Design develop and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
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:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or IT related field
- 6+ years of experience with applying object-oriented principles and recommended design patterns to create robust and scalable system designs
- 5+ years of experience with developing the applications on NodeJS & Java platform (Spring Boot REST Web Services XML Multi-threading GraphQL)
- 4+ years of experience with being proactive in identifying and escalating potential risks and impediments and coming up with alternative solutions
- 4+ years of experience/knowledge on Docker
- 3+ years of experience with Cloud based technologies such as AWS
- 3+ years of experience with Micro-service Architecture
- 3+ years of expertise with Junit or any other test framework
- 3+ years of experience and understanding of Development processes and tools - Sonar Jenkins GitHub CI/CD
- 2+ years of experience working with MySQL or any other similar Database including writing complex join queries and SQL query tuning
- 2+ years of experience with JMS messaging using any one platform MQ /Kafka streaming
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in teams following Agile development methodologies
- Fundamental knowledge of algorithms and data structures
- Proven ability to define and drive improvements in the overall quality including automation code coverage etc.
- Proven ability to do POC on emerging tech stack
*All Telecommuters 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 to $163700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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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Top Skills
AWS
Ci/Cd
Docker
Git
Java
Jenkins
Junit
Micro-Service Architecture
MySQL
Node.js
Spring Boot
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HQ: Eden Prairie MN
160000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011
What We Do
Optum part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses 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 inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum we support your well-being with an understanding team extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models core on‑site (5 days/week) hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote vary by country role and location.
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