Senior Automation Developer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Plymouth, MN

1d•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 Senior Automation Developer designs, develops, and optimizes advanced automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve reliability across the organization. This role requires deep technical expertise across automation frameworks, scripting languages, system integrations, and database technologies. The developer works closely with analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-quality automation solutions. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

3+ years of automation development or software engineering, including SQL and Python
Experience with RPA tools (UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere) and automation frameworks
Experience in system integration, APIs, and enterprise data platforms
Proficiency with Git/GitHub

Nice To Haves

Experience with .NET languages, PowerShell, or JavaScript
Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP
Experience with Linux, Docker, or virtualization environments
Familiarity with AI powered productivity tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
Familiarity with machine-learning-based document processing

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain end-to-end automated processes using RPA platforms (UiPath, Power Automate), Python, SQL, and related tools
Develop and optimize scripts, workflows, and data-scraping solutions to replace manual processes while maintaining high quality
Create and maintain complex SQL queries to support claim analysis, system integrations, and automation
Ensure all automation follows best practices for coding standards, security, exception handling, and logging
Integrate automations with enterprise systems via APIs, databases, cloud services, and approved technologies
Maintain and enhance virtual environments (Windows, Linux, Docker) supporting automation workloads
Research and adopt new tools and concepts to increase automation maturity and technical capability
Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing for automation deliverables
Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues quickly, performing root-cause analysis
Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancements to existing automations
Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and define success criteria
Mentor junior developers and support best practice adoption
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and improvement initiatives
Assist leadership with prioritization of high-impact automation opportunities