Job Description
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 Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Engineering team a unit within the Optum Insight Technology organization is responsible for building commercial products helping payers and providers with administrative and clinician focused CDS solutions. We are seeking a senior engineer who can bring deep expertise across software data and AI/ML disciplines to enhance existing CDS solutions as well as lead the development of exciting new products. CDS is an area that truly touches payers providers as well as members and one where you can have a huge impact on improving the healthcare system for everyone.
Location: Remote Nationwide
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Contribute to a team of software engineers in the development of high-quality software
- Design develop and test software applications in accordance with established enterprise standards and best practices
- Collaborate with product managers designers and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Mentor and guide junior software engineers providing technical leadership and support
- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies and incorporate them into the development process
- Participate in the planning and estimation of development tasks and projects
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:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in the software engineering profession
- 3+ years of development experience with languages such as .NET Java or Python
- 3+ years of development experience with front-end technologies such as ReactJS Angular or Typescript
- 3+ years of Public Cloud experience
- 1+ years of AI/ML development experience
- 1+ years of Healthcare Industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role
- Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud
- Strong understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React Angular or Vue.js
*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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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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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