Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

1d•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Software Engineer to help build and evolve a cloud-native platform that supports multiple lines of business and healthcare interoperability. The role focuses on creating reliable, scalable backend services and APIs, integrating end-to-end solutions, and delivering accessible consumer-facing applications. The engineer will help advance engineering quality through automation, testing, secure deployments, and AI-assisted development practices. This position can be performed remotely from anywhere within the U.S., subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Requirements

At least 5 years of full-stack software engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on building and operating backend services in enterprise production environments.
At least 3 years of experience designing and developing microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
At least 2 years of experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and high-throughput services.
At least 2 years of experience with data-intensive applications using relational databases.
At least 2 years of experience building, deploying, and operating cloud-native services, focusing on scalability, resiliency, and production observability.
At least 2 years of experience with modern DevOps and CI/CD practices, including pipeline design, automated testing, and deployment using tools such as GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Docker.
At least 1 year of front-end engineering experience with React, Next.js, or similar, including building responsive, accessible, high-quality consumer-facing applications.
At least 1 year of experience with engineering best practices, including test-driven development and static and dynamic code analysis tools such as CodeQL, SonarQube, or security scanners.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a distributed, fast-moving, agile environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with product stakeholders and partners to deliver consumer-focused solutions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in cloud-native architecture using AWS core infrastructure.
At least 2 years of PostgreSQL experience, including query optimization and performance tuning.
At least 1 year of experience developing applications in Golang.
Experience using AI tools and building AI-powered features and workflows to improve business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve a modern, cloud-native platform architecture supporting multiple lines of business, with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and interoperability.
Design, develop, and maintain Java- and Golang-based microservices; define robust API contracts and reliable system interactions.
Build and integrate end-to-end solutions that consume REST and GraphQL APIs.
Design and deliver responsive, accessible, high-quality user experiences using modern frameworks and design systems.
Establish and optimize front-end CI/CD practices, including automation, quality gates, and secure, repeatable deployments.
Promote engineering excellence through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, and adoption of static and dynamic analysis tools.
Collaborate with UX, product, and architecture partners; influence roadmaps, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers.
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and enhance productivity while following responsible AI practices.