Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer) - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Austin, TX

14h•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

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. We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer) to design, develop, and support modern enterprise web applications. In this role, you will work across the full technology stack, building scalable front-end and back-end solutions using React, Node.js, .NET/C#, and Microsoft Azure. You will collaborate within Agile teams to deliver secure, high-quality software while leveraging modern development practices, cloud-native technologies, AI-assisted engineering tools, and DevOps automation. The ideal candidate combines strong full-stack development expertise with a passion for innovation, continuous learning, and operational excellence. This role requires hands-on experience building large-scale web applications, APIs, and microservices, as well as the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and contribute to architecture, security, and application modernization initiatives. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
3+ years of software engineering experience developing enterprise web applications, microservices, REST APIs, and secure solutions
3+ years of hands-on experience with .NET/C#, .NET Core, ReactJS, and Node.js
3+ years of experience building large-scale React-based SPA applications
2+ years of experience designing and building cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure
Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD/CT pipelines, and tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins
Experience with SQL databases, data modeling, and SQL scripting
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
Solid problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack features for enterprise web applications
Build and maintain scalable microservices, REST APIs, and backend services using Node.js, .NET Core/C#, and Azure cloud services
Develop responsive, component-based user interfaces using ReactJS and modern SPA frameworks
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application issues to ensure reliability, performance, and availability
Implement secure coding practices and address application security vulnerabilities
Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve engineering productivity and software delivery
Participate in Agile ceremonies, solution design, code reviews, sprint planning, and estimation activities
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps automation, and infrastructure management using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and promote engineering excellence through knowledge sharing and adoption of standards