Job Description

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliable. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work. (sm)

Here, at Optum, you have the opportunity to achieve great things while you showcase your passion and technical expertise as a Software Engineer. You'll be inspired by working alongside some of the most brilliant minds in technology who bring compassion, energy and focus to their work every day on a mission to change health care as we know it. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

As part of our Customer Strategic Initiatives (CSI) team, you will help us promote high-quality execution of the healthcare experiences sold to our customers, preventing disruptions in access to care and operational efficiency.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Be an active participant on an agile development team building a web application that is transforming how we approach testing our plans and benefits of major customers before they are released to the mass-populous
* Develop dynamic and visually appealing UI components to be incorporated into the grander Test Orchestration Tool
* Collaborate directly with program leadership on potential features and functionalities to be incorporated into the Test Orchestration Tool
* Leverage opportunities to learn, research, and introduce new modern frameworks and libraries
* Engage external organizations on how the Test Orchestration Tool can assist with their testing
* Participate in ideation of modern technology use cases to help our 1-1 readiness partners better serve our customers
* Collaborate with other scrum teams to build cohesive and optimal solutions
* Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written forms, and be able to present and demonstrate work to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Ensuring code standards and code quality and security are met

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:

* 2+ years of experience in software development
* 2+ years of experience in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Object oriented design
* 1+ years of experience in Java
* 1+ years of experience with Relational Databases
* If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

Preferred Qualifications:

* Familiarity with ReactJS, NodeJS/Express, MySQL Server
* Familiarity with GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, OpenShift
* Exposure to UI/UX Design concepts
* Familiarity with Microservices concepts
* Familiarity with Web Portal Testing Frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber)

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $64,800 to $116,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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.

Job Keywords: agile, software, engineer, CSS, front, API