Job Description

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry thats improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isnt about another gadget, its about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. Theres no room for error. Join us and start doing your lifes best work.(sm)

Youll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within United States as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
* Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software products
* Serve as technical expert on development projects
* Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design
* Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements
* Support, maintain, and document software functionality
* Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation
* Analyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed
* Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements
* Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs
* Contribute to team growth by providing advice, mentoring, and coaching to other engineers with positivity and enthusiasm
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and effectively present them to decision makers
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

Youll 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 or equivalent experience
* 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer
* Experience building / delivering performant, scalable, and flexible software solutions
* Experience documenting technology-based solutions
* Experience in an Agile environment
* 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

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve peoples lives. This is where its happening. This is where youll help solve the problems that have never been solved. Were freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever its needed. Were 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 doyour lifes best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents OnlyThe salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
* All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphereUnitedHealth 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 KeywordsSenior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Development, Computer Programmer, Computer Programming, Web Developer, Web Development, Application Developer, Application Development, Telecommute, Telecommuting, Telecommuter, Work From Home, Work At Home, Remote, WAH

Requisition Number:934920

Business Segment:Optum Technology

Employee Status:Regular

Job Level:Individual Contributor

Travel:No

Country:US

Overtime Status:Exempt

Schedule:Full-time

Shift:Day Job

Telecommuter Position:Yes