Senior Software Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. In Advisory Board's technology organization, the Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and deploys enterprise-ready data applications and products supporting data and analytics research technology projects, including major and minor projects and enhancements. The role contributes to modernization and innovation across the data and technology ecosystem, supporting business transformation, and builds a deep understanding of the existing technology stack while developing relationships with developers and analysts across the organization. The position develops data-driven web applications and performs full-stack software development, including requirements gathering, application design and development, database management, and architecture. It also supports production operations, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and the full software development lifecycle. The role participates in Agile/Scrum, conducts code reviews and root cause analysis, collaborates with internal teams, and mentors junior developers. The position is remote within the United States. 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.

Requirements

At least 4 years of professional experience in Python development.
At least 3 years of professional work experience in object-oriented technologies and MVC.
At least 3 years of experience with front-end technologies and languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or AngularJS.
At least 3 years of experience with relational databases, including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Redshift, and proficiency writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.
At least 2 years of experience building and managing ETL processes using Python and Spark.
At least 2 years of experience working with cloud-native technologies such as AWS or Azure.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Node.js and GitHub for source control and CI/CD workflows.
Eagerness and willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Develop data-driven web applications using Python, ASP.NET, C#, and ReactJS.
Perform full-stack software development, including requirements gathering, application design and development, database management, and architecture.
Work with the team to prioritize, diagnose, and troubleshoot production issues to meet or exceed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Handle software application data updates by modifying, automating, and running pipelines, and testing that updates are successfully applied across application environments.
Conduct code reviews to ensure the team delivers work that meets high-quality software engineering standards.
Participate actively in the Agile/Scrum development process.
Mentor junior developers and provide constructive feedback.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop insights and analysis relevant to creating and using software frameworks and applications to meet business needs.
Support cloud infrastructure, including managing cloud modules, storage, and CI/CD pipelines.
Apply software engineering best practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, deployment, and operational support.
Conduct root cause analysis across internal and external data, systems, and processes to address business questions, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.