Software Architect - Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN or Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•Hybrid

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. As a Software Architect at Optum Serve, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. You will work closely with the Business Architecture Analyst to break down conceptual designs into Software Architecture Diagrams, then work with cross-functional teams to ensure that our applications meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Your expertise in modern design patterns, cloud-native architectures, and Microsoft Azure will be crucial in driving our projects to success. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

8+ years of overall experience in Software design, engineering, and architecture
4+ years of experience in an Architect role
Experience leveraging AI tools in the software development lifecycle in order to improve quality and efficiency
Experience as a Software Architect or similar role, with a background in software development
Proficiency in .NET and Angular frameworks
Solid understanding of networking principles in Cloud environments
Solid understanding and application of Domain-Driven-Design and Event-Driven-Architecture
Expertise in modern design patterns, including SOLID principles and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Extensive experience with cloud-native architectures and Microsoft Azure
Experienced with microservices architecture
Experienced with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Solid knowledge of integration technologies, middleware, and protocols
Familiarity with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and messaging systems
Experience with building relationships with business leaders
If you are offered this position, you will be required to provide extensive personal information to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top Secret security clearance as a condition of your employment
U.S Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively

Responsibilities

Design and develop software architectures using modern design patterns such as SOLID principles and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Collaborate with development teams to create high-quality, maintainable code using .NET and Angular
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
Conduct architectural reviews and ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and apply them to improve our software solutions
Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions