Senior Manager Software Engineering - Remote
About The Position
As a Senior Manager, Software Engineering within the ORX and OFS Technology team under OptumRx Technology, you will lead software engineering teams delivering high-quality, scalable, resilient, performant, and secure solutions. You will collaborate with technical leads, onshore partners, deployment teams, and infrastructure teams to drive architectural design, optimize application performance, and align technology solutions with business needs. Using enterprise-approved productivity tools and modern technology stacks such as React, Java, Spring Boot, and Azure cloud services, you will foster continuous improvement and guide your team in building end-to-end product solutions for pharmacy benefits and healthcare technology. The role is remote from anywhere in the U.S. However, hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The position includes an annual salary range of $112,700–$193,200, based on full-time employment, and benefits subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership or senior technical roles driving scalable application design and team throughput.
- 10+ years of full-stack development experience designing and architecting enterprise applications using React and Java, including Spring Boot and microservices.
- 10+ years of experience with NextJs, GraphQL APIs, TypeScript, and MongoDB.
- 10+ years of knowledge of version control systems such as Git and application deployment on Azure cloud platforms using GitHub Actions.
- 10+ years of understanding of Agile (Scrum) software development methodologies and industry best practices.
- 3+ years of knowledge of IBMi platforms and languages, including SYNON and IBMi COBOL, DB2, CL, and RPG.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing event-driven microservices using Apache Kafka or similar messaging technologies.
- Domain experience in RxClaim or the broader U.S. healthcare industry.
- Knowledge of frontend and backend unit testing frameworks such as JEST, Mocha, and React Testing Library.
- Knowledge of Python scripting and infrastructure automation using Terraform scripts.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes container orchestration, DevOps principles, and observability or monitoring tools.
- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, modern software design patterns, and enterprise integration best practices.
- Proven exposure to AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Codex-based copilots, or Claude AI agents, to improve productivity in React frontend and Java backend development.
Responsibilities
- Lead a software engineering team building and supporting high-quality, scalable, resilient, and performant applications.
- Understand business, customer, and technical requirements and help analyze existing solutions to address operational needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Tech Leads on application architecture design and architectural decisions.
- Implement distributed, scalable solutions that meet robust performance standards and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Use enterprise-approved tools and technologies to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement.
- Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design, promote strategic innovation, and improve team productivity.
- Evaluate team workload and capacity and provide timely insights on throughput and resource requirements.
- Develop stakeholder relationships to understand business priorities and support aligned decision-making.
- Work with Tech Leads, onshore partners, deployment, and infrastructure teams throughout the product lifecycle, including deployment, post-deployment, and maintenance.
- Provide technical support and guidance to team members, help resolve complex technical issues, and drive pillar-level initiatives.
- Participate in Sprint Ceremonies and follow Agile (Scrum) methodologies and industry best practices.
- Share accountability for end-to-end product quality and comply with company policies, procedures, and employment terms.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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