Sr Software Engineer
About The Position
Optum Insight is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build next-generation products and services for product development teams. The role delivers secure, high-quality full-stack solutions across ReactJS or Angular, Java and Spring Boot, Azure, Snowflake, and GitHub, augmented with large language models and agentic AI. It also supports enterprise-grade data and intelligence platforms, generating insights through advanced analytics for business enablement, core data platform management, and rapid analytics use cases. The position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the United States, subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The engineer will design, develop, deploy, and maintain full-stack applications and AI-powered solutions, with attention to security, performance, and responsible AI use. The role works closely with cross-functional and globally distributed teams, and includes mentoring, code review, documentation, deployments, and knowledge sharing around reusable agents and prompt practices. The salary range is $91,700 to $163,700 annually, based on full-time employment and other factors. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in a computer-related field.
- At least 5 years of experience developing applications with Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring, or similar enterprise technologies.
- At least 5 years of experience building large-scale web applications with ReactJS or Angular.
- At least 5 years of Agile/DevOps delivery experience, including CI/CD/CT, Jenkins or GitHub Actions, and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- At least 3 years of experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot and agentic AI to accelerate AIDLC.
- At least 1 year of experience with Snowflake and its AI ecosystem (Cortex).
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience with Python, Streamlit, and Notebooks.
- At least 3 years delivering large applications in a matrixed environment across multiple globally distributed scrum teams.
- Experience with the New POD model.
- Experience mentoring globally distributed engineering teams.
- Ability to work from Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
- Experience working with onshore and offshore teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and build full-stack applications, from database to user interface, using ReactJS or Angular, Java, and Spring Boot.
- Troubleshoot issues, fix defects, and improve application performance.
- Manage change tickets, technology upgrades, and code deployments using GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
- Document solutions with flowcharts, diagrams, and code comments, emphasizing security and performance.
- Perform production and non-production deployments independently and patch environments for vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA, PBI Report Developers, DevOps, and other engineering teams.
- Build APIs in Python and deploy them efficiently.
- Use GenAI tools, including GitHub Copilot with Claude, Gemini, or GPT, to optimize development workflows.
- Conduct code reviews and enforce maintainable coding standards.
- Write reusable agents and skills, and share prompt best practices with the developer community.
- Use Snowflake and its Cortex ecosystem, including Cortex Code (CoCo), to provide data-driven applications and insights.
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions for complex business challenges, emphasizing responsible AI use.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
