Sr Software Engineer - Facets application or .Net or C#- Remote

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Sr. Software Engineer will be working on the Optum Care Strategic Platform (Facets) and is responsible for delivering large and more complex components for Claims Processing, while influencing overall Architecture, patterns and drives/promotes reusability, prompt Engineering and AI Utilization. The candidate also performs a variety of complicated tasks including production support and troubleshooting.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand Facets delivery processes, client priorities, and business requirements
• Proven ability to adopt new technology footprints and optimize business solutions through AI adoption
• Leverage prompt engineering techniques to accelerate solution design, code development, troubleshooting, and overall engineering productivity  
• Apply principles, best practices, and engineering techniques to solve complex technical challenges
• Translate business requirements and functional design into modern, scalable technical solutions
• Work with EDI transactions such as 837 and 835
• Contribute to DevOps, CI/CD, and other engineering forums
• Design and develop solutions using C#.NET, Containerization, API development, Kafka, SQL, and AngularJS on the Azure platform.
• Should have solid organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Serve as a Lead/Technical SME for the team, including guiding small teams of engineers
• Mentor software engineers through code reviews, hands‑on design sessions, and assist with problem solving related to complex issues
• Unblock the engineering team by providing timely technical guidance
• Deliver solutions free from significant security vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and work in all Agile mechanisms.
• Responsible for end‑to‑end delivery including detailed design, coding, unit testing, performance testing, integration testing, automation, deployment and ensuring timelines that support rapid speed‑to‑market
• Develop innovative approaches for performance optimization and automation
• Provide timely task updates to reporting supervisor
• Develop and maintain standards, reusable components, and best practices aligned with industry norms
• Ensure adherence to SLA compliance requirements
• Provide leadership and support during critical production issues
• Work with cross‑functional claims operations, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure timely resolution of production issues
• Possess solid analytical and problem‑solving skills

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, Engineering, or a related field
• 10 years overall IT experience 
• 5 years of development and testing experience in C#/.NET
• 5 years of senior level applications developer experience
• 5 years database design and programming experience
• 2 years of Agile experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in Claims Domain
• Engineering and AI development experience 
• Proven understanding around Claims pricing, errors, edits, adjustments & payments 
• TriZetto Facets Application experience
• Healthcare EDI experience
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Kubernetes & Docker

*All employees working remotely 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 $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

Salary : $60,200 - $107,400