Senior Software Engineer - 2333303

EMPLOYER:    Optum Services Inc.

JOB TITLE:    Senior Software Engineer

LOCATION:    1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.)

DUTIES:    Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Duties include: demonstrate and apply understanding of modern development methodologies and tools to develop, deploy and maintain solutions; write, debug and test code to create working solutions; understand and apply unique programming/scripting languages specific to software engineering; understand and influence underlying architecture of solution and how it meets business goals; work with various cross functional teams in configuration, infrastructure, business operations, architecture, and business analyst teams; design and develop high level functional and technical Facets solution that involve presenting the proof of concept and preparing technical artifacts for high level Functional Specification documents, detailed flow diagrams, mapping, and data scenarios; apply modern practices, such as DevOps, Agile, Cloud, ATDD; build instrumentation and diagnostics to support integration of maintenance into development; develop code components like stored procedures, functions, scripts, API's and/or micro-services; leverage modern components, tools and technologies to design decoupled, modular, flexible solutions; build and support ATDD/Agile development and continuous integration, and continuous delivery environment (CICD); proactively manage and monitor the operational characteristics of software solutions; use and develop algorithms; and use and develop data structures. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S.    

REQUIREMENTS:    Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in an Engineering-related occupation. Position requires five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the following: Facets; EDI; SQL and PL SQL; Unix Scripting; Informatica; C#.Net; Soap, XML, and Web Services; and MS Visual Studio, PL SQL Developer, Toad and Job Scheduler, and Jira.

RATE OF PAY:  $145,018.00.00-$213,150.00/per year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2333303

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.