[Hiring] Associate Software Engineer @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies
• Build scalable APIs, backend services, and reusable application components
• Develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces that support business and operational needs
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA teams, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Integrate AI-enabled features and automation capabilities into enterprise applications where applicable
• Participate in application modernization, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and support application stability and reliability
• Continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies, frameworks, and development tools
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering or full-stack application development
• 2 years of experience building web applications, RESTful APIs, and scalable backend services using Java and Spring boot
• 2 years of experience with relational and NoSQL databases, API integration, and software development best practices

Requirements

• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, with Azure proficiency preferred; AWS or GCP experience accepted as alternatives
• Solid communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in agile development teams
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset
• AI/ML certifications
• Azure certifications are preferred; AWS or GCP certifications are also valued
• Experience with programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, and modern frontend frameworks including React
• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or financial services domains
• Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative engineering environments
• Exposure to enterprise application modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools and productivity practices
• Proven track record of AI usage to drive up productivity and familiarity with AI-driven solutions
• Familiarity with AI-first development approaches and integrating AI-enabled capabilities into applications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Company Description

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.

• Committed to mitigating our impact on the environment
• Enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law
• Drug-free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment