Sr Manager Software Engineering - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

4d•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. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires within 30 minutes of an office in Minnesota or Washington, D.C., you'll be required to work a minimum of four days per week in-office. 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

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience developing web applications or portals
8+ years of experience in software development and coding (C#, Java, Angular/React)
8+ years of experience in database development and management (SQL)
5+ years of experience in DevOps configuration and management (GHEC, Azure DevOps)
5+ years of demonstrated experience with software design and architecture patterns
2+ years of experience of design and implementation of cloud applications
2+ years of experience of leading engineering teams
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Serve as Technology Leader for an internal audit tool
Direct a team of full-stack engineers to develop and deliver features as per the committed backlog on time, with quality and on budget
Apply design thinking to drive technical architecture decisions
Balance stakeholder needs, program objectives and technology strategy to create the right experiences for the end user and positively impact Broker NPS
Work with the team to meet security MBOs, reduce tech debt, and drive adoption of AI productivity tools while accelerating delivery
Help build, develop, and retain a high performing engineering team
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team
Lead from the front, provide guidance, coaching and mentoring and act as a consultant for the cross-functional teams
Serve as escalation point for the team and remove roadblocks so the team can do their best work
Communicate changes in direction or priority shifts to cross-functional teams
Escalate issues/challenges that could impact quality, budget, timeline, or strategic vision