Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
Optum is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a collaborative technology team building, maintaining, and optimizing healthcare applications and data assets. The role uses C# and .NET Core, Angular, SQL Server, and SSIS to deliver business capabilities, while also exploring AI-driven technology, Large Language Models, and prompt engineering for automation. The engineer will work from a unified product backlog, support CI/CD practices, and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence, mentorship, and continuous peer feedback. The position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the United States, subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The role may require after-hours production support based on business needs. Salary ranges from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or an engineering-related field.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in software engineering roles.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing with C#, .NET Core, and Angular version 2 or higher.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience designing and working with SQL databases and SSIS.
- At least 3 years of experience in an Agile/Scrum environment with automated CI/CD pipelines.
- At least 3 years of experience performing SQL performance tuning and database optimization.
- Ability to work after hours for production support based on business need.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Power BI tools for data visualization and reporting.
- Hands-on experience or exposure to AI-driven stacks, Large Language Models such as Azure OpenAI or OpenAI, and prompt engineering techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging AI developments and apply them to solution designs.
- Experience with MongoDB and NoSQL data modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions for complex business challenges, emphasizing responsible AI use.
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain backend and frontend services using C#, .NET Core, Angular version 2 or above, and SQL databases.
- Design, implement, and maintain data integration processes using SQL database objects and SSIS packages.
- Architect, build, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines for continuous and reliable software delivery.
- Participate in Agile and Scrum rituals and collaborate with cross-functional teams against a single backlog.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues, and perform database performance tuning to optimize queries and application responsiveness.
- Promote and contribute to appreciation, active mentorship, and continuous peer feedback.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
