Senior Manager, Software Engineering- Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Schaumburg, IL

2d•$112,700 - $193,200•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 Optum Rx Technology team is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams driving Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) modernization initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of modern API-first architectures, microservices, microproduct platforms, and Source of Truth (SOT) services across core domains including eligibility, claims, pharmacy, product, and member services. You will partner closely with business, product, architecture, and infrastructure leaders to execute large-scale digital transformation and application consolidation, while developing engineering talent, managing program execution and budgets, and leveraging AI-enabled engineering practices and automation to accelerate delivery outcomes. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, application development, and enterprise technology delivery
6+ years of leadership experience managing software engineering teams, technical managers, and large-scale technology programs
Experience delivering API-first architectures, cloud-native applications, and Source of Truth (SOT) platforms
Experience leveraging enterprise-approved AI tools, developer productivity tools, and automation to streamline workflows and accelerate delivery outcomes
Experience leading global delivery teams across multiple time zones and regions
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), Kubernetes, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, observability, and cloud security best practices
Deep technical expertise in REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and enterprise integration patterns
Proven track record leading enterprise modernization initiatives involving APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, and digital transformation
Proven success leading large-scale migration and modernization efforts, including legacy system decommissioning and application consolidation
Demonstrated program management capability covering budgeting, resource planning, vendor management, risk mitigation, and executive reporting
Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or 4+ years of equivalent software engineering experience)
Professional certifications in Cloud Architecture (Azure/AWS), SAFe/Agile leadership, or DevOps methodologies
Deep technical and functional expertise in core PBM adjudication engines and eligibility processing systems

Responsibilities

Lead multiple software engineering teams delivering complex PBM technology modernization initiatives across geographically distributed delivery sites
Drive the strategy, design, and execution of modern API-first architectures, microservices, microproduct platforms, and event-driven distributed systems
Oversee core Source of Truth (SOT) platform modernization efforts, specifically focusing on Eligibility and Claims domains
Direct domain engineering services across pharmacy, product, member, and claims functions to ensure enterprise scalability and operational excellence
Manage program execution, financial budgets, staffing models, vendor/partner relationships, and strategic technology roadmaps
Ensure engineering compliance with enterprise architecture, security, regulatory, resiliency, and operational standards
Partner collaboratively with business and product leadership to align technical execution with strategic modernization objectives
Build, mentor, and develop high-performing technical managers and engineering talent across global teams
Drive continuous improvement by leveraging enterprise-approved AI tools and automation practices to streamline workflows, optimize developer productivity, and accelerate modernization outcomes