Full Stack Senior Software Developer
About The Position
Optum is seeking a Full Stack Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and operate secure cloud platform services and software that meet business requirements. The role leads cloud platform engineers, ensuring technical solutions align with architectural principles, design patterns, and enterprise security requirements. The developer will standardize patterns to streamline processes and reduce technical debt; automate repetitive tasks; monitor applications; define metrics; and ensure operational quality. The position also manages platform-level security controls, partners with teams on information security guidance and risk reduction, and provides coaching and mentoring to the Cloud Platform team. The role includes designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions for complex business challenges, with an emphasis on responsible AI use. The role offers telecommuting from anywhere within the United States, subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The annual salary range is $91,700 to $163,700 based on full-time employment. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase program, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience working with public cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP beyond basic IaaS functionality.
- At least 3 years of engineering experience building infrastructure using code and repeatable designs, including Terraform IaC.
- At least 2 years of experience with containers and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
- At least 2 years of CI/CD experience using Jenkins (Pipeline as Code), GitHub Actions, or similar tools, and proficiency with source control systems such as Git.
- At least 2 years of experience with Agile/lean development.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of programming experience in at least one high-level language, such as Python, Golang, JavaScript, or Java.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and operate secure cloud platform services and software that meet business requirements.
- Lead a team of cloud platform engineers, ensuring technical solutions align with architectural principles, design patterns, and enterprise security requirements.
- Standardize patterns to demonstrate innovation, streamline processes, and reduce technical debt.
- Automate repetitive tasks, monitor applications, simplify work practices, define metrics, and ensure application operational quality.
- Manage platform-level security controls to support secure, efficient, and policy-compliant operations.
- Collaborate with partner teams to communicate information security guidance and standards and reduce security risks.
- Coach, mentor, and provide leadership to the Cloud Platform team to improve skills and knowledge.
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions for complex business challenges, emphasizing responsible AI use.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase program
- 401(k) contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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