Senior Manager, Software Engineering - TPA - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•La Crosse, WI

22h•Remote

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Software Engineering applies disciplined engineering practices to the design, development, testing, deployment, and operation of software systems. Our leaders in this space are responsible for building quality into every outcome, ensuring teams take full ownership of the systems they build and the customer outcomes those systems enable. The Sr. Manager, Software Engineering is both a technology and people leader, accountable for engineering operational excellence, system ownership, and delivery outcomes across 3–8 feature teams. To support this mission, OSIT has initiated a multi year modernization program aimed at updating and enhancing enterprise technology systems in accordance with modern design standards. This role exists to: Drive accountability for the platforms, services, and customer experiences owned by the teams Ensure engineering excellence, predictability, and quality in delivery Foster solid ownership from every engineer for the code they write and the systems they operate You will lead teams operating in a hybrid delivery model—planning work against fixed requirements and deadlines while executing through Agile principles. You will balance execution with mentorship, helping teams and leaders navigate digital and organizational transformation. This role requires a leader who can set clear expectations, hold teams accountable, and remove obstacles-while empowering engineers to own outcomes end-to-end. Key Leadership Expectations Company-level thought leader in engineering practices and delivery excellence Recognized functional subject matter expert Applies a broad business lens to technical decision-making Trusted advisor and resource to senior leadership Develops and applies forward-looking approaches aligned to emerging industry and technology trends 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. 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 computer science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience (6+ years)
4+ years leading multi-team engineering organizations
3+ years of experience working with cloud networking principles
Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Event-Driven Architecture (EDA)
Experience with microservices architectures
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working in Agile environments
Experience defining and owning multi-year technology roadmaps
Hands-on experience building modern web applications and RESTful services
Knowledge of networking and internet protocols
Solid knowledge of integration technologies, middleware, and protocols
Solid understanding of SOLID design principles
Understanding of encryption, PKI, and OWASP security principles
Familiarity with DevOps tooling and practices
Proficiency in modern development languages (e.g., .NET, Angular)
Proven ability to build strong relationships with business leaders
Proven success leading application modernization and rationalization initiatives
Demonstrated ability to lead through other leaders
Proven solid strategic thinking with an enterprise-level perspective
Proven deep expertise in Agile and DevOps methodologies
Proven track record delivering large-scale, high-transaction digital platforms
Proven solid application of architecture and engineering practices to drive measurable business value
Proven ability to influence in a complex, matrixed, global environment
Proven consistent execution excellence-setting clear goals and delivering results amid competing priorities
Proven to foster a culture of ownership, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Proven exceptional collaboration, influence, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Azure certifications
2+ years of full-stack development experience
Government contracting experience
Demonstrated strength in 3+ of the following areas:
Modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, etc.)
Container deployment and orchestration across environments
CI/CD pipelines and test automation
Advanced deployment strategies (Blue/Green, Canary, Rolling)
Relational databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
REST-based API development
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Cloud-native development (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Configuration management (Chef, Puppet, Ansible)
FedRAMP and NIST SP 800-53 compliance
Enterprise content and workflow platforms
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Partner with product, business, and technology leaders to understand business strategy, vision, and priorities
Lead multiple engineering teams, driving accountability for delivery, quality, and system ownership
Ensure teams are working on the highest-priority initiatives aligned to business outcomes
Serve as the technical owner and decision maker for platforms, portals, and systems within your scope
Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and teams to address vulnerabilities, incidents, and remediation efforts
Implement and mature Agile and DevOps practices, including automation and continuous improvement
Actively participate in product-area events (Daily Scrum, Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives)
Use data and metrics to improve predictability, quality, and operational performance
Identify skill gaps within teams and align upskilling efforts to organizational priorities
Conduct regular 1:1s and quarterly check-ins, reinforcing accountability, growth, and performance expectations
Provide a high-quality onboarding experience covering team norms, systems, tools, and delivery practices
Ensure adherence to and continuous improvement of SDLC standards and policies
Partner with Scrum Masters and the Delivery Manager to drive team performance, ensuring continuous progress toward high-performing teams. This includes supporting both full-time and contracted resources and collaborating with Resource Partner (Vendor) Management on performance management as needed
Stay current with modern technologies and enterprise systems; actively share knowledge with peers
Mentor leaders and engineers in building strong business partnerships and leading through change