Senior Software Engineer - Hybrid in MN or AZ

UnitedHealth Group•Tempe, AZ

1d•$91,700 - $163,700•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an Onshore Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining high‑quality software solutions. The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, modern cloud‑native development, secure and compliant systems, and continuous improvement, while also providing technical leadership within Agile and DevOps delivery models. If you live near MN or AZ, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT or engineering related field
5+ years of hands-on experience working on Java or Python and API development
5+ years of experience with Kafka
5+ years of experience with observability tools like Grafana and Splunk or similar
3+ years of experience with cloud platform – either GCP or AWS
3+ years of experience in application security compliance and security coding practices using tools like SonarQube or similar

Nice To Haves

Healthcare domain experience, with exposure to Facets, CSP, and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) platforms
Working knowledge of streaming technologies (Kafka) and observability tools such as Grafana and Splunk
Proficiency in application security, compliance, and secure coding practices
Experience developing AI‑enabled use cases and integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions
Own and evolve the application technology stack, driving modern, cloud‑native solutions for complex business problems
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices for performance, scalability, resiliency, and security
Review and assess implementation patterns and source code to identify quality, performance, and maintainability gaps
Drive the creation of reusable components, frameworks, and libraries that can be leveraged across teams and programs
Lead and contribute to modernization initiatives and feature enrichment strategies
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
Act as a servant leader within Agile delivery and DevOps engineering practices
Work closely with engineering leaders and product teams to ensure Agile and DevOps best practices are established and followed
Drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement to increase delivery speed, quality, and reliability
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement automated solutions to improve efficiency and productivity
Partner with business and product/capability teams to influence product decisions and prioritize roadmaps
Ensure business needs are met through simple, cost‑effective, and strategically aligned technical solutions
Drive alignment with engineering peers and technical leads across strategy, planning, and execution
Lead and provide hands‑on technical guidance and support to delivery teams
Mentor and coach engineers to help them perform at their highest potential
Define and enforce software strategies, standards, tools, processes, and engineering procedures
Provide clear management updates, status reporting, and dashboards to demonstrate delivery progress and process maturity
Track program execution and outcomes aligned to business and IT MBOs, taking full accountability for assigned scrum teams and engagements
Ensure delivery teams consistently follow best engineering practices and continuously improve application performance
Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Present design decisions, progress updates, and solution outcomes in written and oral formats