Associate Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$60,200 - $107,400•Remote

About The Position

Optum is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to develop and maintain full-stack web applications using Angular and Java-based REST APIs. The role includes building CI/CD pipelines, developing and deploying containerized applications, implementing automated testing, and using observability tools to monitor and resolve application issues. The engineer will also leverage approved AI tools and develop AI-powered solutions with an emphasis on responsible AI use. The position works with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment and requires maintaining code quality, technical documentation, and version control standards. The role is telecommutable from anywhere within the United States, subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The annual salary range is $60,200–$107,400 based on full-time employment.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer developing applications with Angular and Java-based REST APIs.
At least 4 years of experience constructing and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience containerizing applications using Docker.
At least 4 years of experience implementing automated UI and API testing frameworks.
At least 4 years of experience using GitHub for source control management and collaborative code development.
At least 4 years of experience delivering software within an Agile development environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with LLM integration and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture.
Experience with relational databases such as MySQL and SQL Server.
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and event streaming tools such as Apache Kafka.
Proficiency with observability and application performance monitoring tools such as Azure Monitoring, App Insights, Splunk, or Dynatrace.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using Angular (v16+) and Java-based RESTful APIs.
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and support continuous improvement.
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions for complex business challenges, emphasizing responsible AI use.
Develop, manage, and deploy containerized applications using Docker.
Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end automated testing for UI and APIs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver software solutions.
Monitor, diagnose, and resolve application issues using observability tools such as Azure Monitoring, App Insights, Splunk, and Dynatrace.
Maintain code quality, technical documentation, and version control standards using GitHub.