Lead Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

4h•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can learn things quickly, who is enthusiastic and actively engaged. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in CS or IT related field
10+ years of hands-on software development experience
5+ years of development experience with Java or Scala
5+ years of experience with Python, JSON and Web Services
5+ years of experience in distributed systems technologies like Spark and Hadoop
3+ years of experience in technologies like Databricks, and Snowflake
3+ years of experience with Agile/SCRUM methodology

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience in Kafka streaming
2+ years with NoSQL databases (Cassandra preferred)
2+ years working with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience in infrastructure services on at least one major cloud platform (Azure preferred)
Demonstrated experience mentoring and helping others grow
Thorough understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA) concepts

Responsibilities

Design, code, test, document, and maintain high-quality and scalable big data solutions
Help drive agile processes and mentor junior level members of the team
Research, evaluate, and deploy new tools, frameworks and patterns to help build a sustainable big data platform
Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
Define and develop APIs for integration with various data sources in the enterprise
Translate customer requirements into solution design
Participate with prototypes as well as design and code reviews
Make accurate development effort estimates to assist management in project and resource planning
Keep skills up to date through ongoing self-directed training
Collaborate with management, quality assurance, architecture, and other development teams
Write technical documentation and participate in production support
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI