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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm) 

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will have the role of champion for quality and engineering best practices, mentoring junior and peer co-workers, while bringing a fun and energizing experience to work every day.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop full stack applications following Agile development methodologies in a team environment
• Involve in architecture, flow and database model of the application
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to proficiently resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation
• Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including coding, testing, debugging and documenting design changes
• Conduct code review to ensure the work delivered by the team is of high-quality standards
• Tests and validates coding to ensure accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and scalability
• Uses technical knowledge, experience, and root cause analysis to resolve development and production support issues
• Willingness to learn new technologies and software development practices
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software development team and processes
• Assisting QA and DevOps in QA efforts and maintenance of the development environments

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
• 1 years of experience with hands-on software engineering, object-oriented and / or functional programming
• 1 years of experience of web or full stack development experience (e.g. Java, Node, Angular)
• 1 years of experience building or modifying RESTful APIs
• 1 years of experience working with data technologies (such as SQL, GraphQL, Postgress)
• Understanding of Scrum methodology and prefers to actively participate in the ceremonies
• Team oriented individual that prefers collaboration and a focus on the success of the team

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years of experience with serverless infrastructure (e.g.Springboot)
• Experience with React
• Experience with architecting and developing micro services
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GIT and Gitflow
• Experience with Agile software development methodology and associated tools (e.g. Rally)
• Experience working in a healthcare background
• Proven ability to effectively work independently or with a team as a software developer
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving and verbal/written communication skills
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and articulate concerns, issues or inquires in a timely manner
• Adobe AEM experience 

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) 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy 

Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York City Residents Only:  The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada/New York City residents is $72,800 to $129,900. 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, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

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.