Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group • Eden Prairie, MN

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Software Engineer will join the Consumer Engineering team, which drives digital experiences across UHC and Optum RX. This role focuses on building solutions that serve both internal call center agents and external members/patients, supporting critical functions such as e-commerce checkout, prescription management, home delivery, and specialty services. The engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing this essential platform.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with strong proficiency in ReactJS (or equivalent frameworks), microservices
• 3+ years of deep expertise in Azure cloud services or any public cloud and Kubernetes, preferably with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• 3+ years of experience and solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools, especially GitHub Actions
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and familiarity with agile development practices
• 3+ years of hands-on experience or strong background in automation testing for UI and APIs
• 3+ years of experience in GitHub for version control and team collaboration
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using ReactJS, Java-based microservices, and GraphQL
• Architect and implement solutions leveraging Azure cloud services and Kubernetes (preferably Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS)
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Develop and manage containerized applications with Docker
• Ensure robust automation testing for UI and APIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software in an agile environment
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using observability tools such as Azure Monitoring, App Insights, Splunk, and Dynatrace
• Maintain code quality and version control using GitHub
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
• Drive problem-solving and resolve complex technical issues efficiently

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level