Full Stack Software Engineer
About The Position
Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer to build and maintain web applications that support its health care services and technology. The role may be performed remotely from anywhere within the United States, subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The engineer will work across front-end and back-end systems, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver secure, scalable, high-performing applications. The position offers development opportunities and a salary range of $72,800 to $130,000 annually for full-time employment, with compensation dependent on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of experience developing full-stack web applications.
- At least 1 year of experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and at least one modern framework: React, Angular, or Vue.
- At least 1 year of back-end development experience with one or more of Node.js, Python, Java, C#, or Ruby.
- At least 1 year of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
- At least 1 year of database design experience and experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- At least 1 year of experience with AI/ML concepts.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain front-end and back-end web application components, ensuring seamless integration.
- Build responsive user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks and clean, reusable code.
- Develop and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and microservices.
- Design, implement, and optimize database schemas and queries for relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to turn business requirements into technical solutions.
- Write clean, documented, testable code and participate in code reviews.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the application stack in development and production environments.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and follow best practices for version control, testing, and deployment.
- Promote application security, scalability, and performance through monitoring and optimization.
- Keep up with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and architecture.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
