Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Hybrid

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. Optum Insight partners with payers, providers, governments and life sciences companies to simplify and enhance clinical, administrative and financial processes through software-enabled services and analytics, while advancing value-based care. Our differentiated products, technology insights, clinical expertise and analytics support the entire health system - ultimately delivering better experiences for consumers. Optum Insight Technology and Engineering is a critical function in Optum Insight driving the innovation and value we provide our customers and partners. This team is focused on products, solutions, platform / enabling capability development, product development lifecycle, engineering excellence and connectivity to Optum Technology. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 3+ years in an engineering management or senior technical leadership role leading teams delivering production systems
Demonstrated experience leading teams that build and operate API based, distributed, or platform oriented systems in a cloud environment
Experience partnering with Product Management, Architecture, Operations, and Security to deliver customer facing solutions aligned to business outcomes
Experience driving engineering standards, code quality, CI/CD practices, and operational excellence in a production environment
Experience working in regulated or compliance driven environments, with an understanding of security, audit, and risk considerations
Solid understanding of software architecture, system design, and engineering best practices, including scalability, resiliency, security, and maintainability
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, delivery commitments, and technical dependencies across cross functional teams
Proven solid leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to represent engineering perspectives to senior leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience building or supporting healthcare technology platforms, including exposure to claims, eligibility, payments, or payer/provider integrations
Experience integrating with clearinghouse or third party transaction processing platforms and managing external system dependencies
Experience mentoring engineering managers or senior engineers and building sustainable leadership pipelines
Experience leading teams through platform modernization or legacy system integration initiatives
Working knowledge of cloud native architectures (for example, containerized services, event driven patterns, and observability tooling)
Familiarity with API marketplaces, developer portals, or client onboarding flows for external consumers
Proven exposure to multi payer or multi tenant platform models and enterprise scale identity, access, and onboarding workflows

Responsibilities

Lead and manage one or more software engineering teams responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise scale applications and platforms
Provide technical and people leadership across the full software delivery lifecycle, including planning, execution, operational support, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with Product, Architecture, Operations, and Business stakeholders to translate business objectives into clear technical strategies and executable delivery plans
Drive engineering excellence, including adherence to secure coding standards, architectural best practices, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and operational resilience
Own delivery commitments, ensuring teams meet quality, performance, security, and availability expectations while aligning to agreed upon timelines and priorities
Establish and evolve engineering processes and standards that improve velocity, reliability, and developer experience across teams
Mentor and develop engineering leaders and senior engineers, providing coaching on technical decision making, leadership skills, and career growth
Participate in architecture and design reviews, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise technology standards
Collaborate with peer leaders to support cross team initiatives, platform reuse, and reduction of technical debt
Manage team capacity, hiring, onboarding, and performance management in alignment with workforce plans and organizational goals
Ensure compliance with enterprise security, privacy, regulatory, and risk management requirements, including documentation and audit readiness
Promote a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning, reinforcing Optum’s engineering and leadership values
Perform other duties as assigned based on leadership direction and business needs