Sr Software Engineer - Remote

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.

Are you a talented Software Engineer looking for that next big plunge? Do you want to develop software using cutting edge technology in a high-impact environment? Do you want to work alongside a highly talented team of engineers to solve real-world problems? Perfect, you are at the right place!

Apply with us, accelerate your career like never before!

The roles in the Software Engineering job function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs. These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery.

Our mission depends on hiring the best and the brightest. We need high performers and risk-takers with curious minds who have compassion for the world around them. From the role standpoint, we are looking at candidates passionate about technology and problem solving, foresighted towards future capabilities with the ability to apply cutting edge technology in new and innovative ways.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team, architects, and product stakeholders to understand the scope and design of a deliverable
• Participate in product support activities as needed by the team
• Understand product architecture, features being built and come up with product improvement ideas and POCs
• Individual contributor for Data Engineering - Data pipelines, Data modelling and Data warehouse
• Designing end to end architecture using Azure
• Data integration
• Building artifacts
  
  

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with Azure Data Processing including Azure data Factory and Azure data Bricks
• 5+ years of experience building data pipelines using ADF
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and complex queries
• 5+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, PySpark
• 3+ years of AI experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge/Experience with Containerization - Docker, Kubernetes
• Knowledge/Experience with Bigdata/Hadoop ecosystem - Spark, Hive, HBase, Sqoop etc.
• Knowledge/Experience using Microsoft Visio, Power Point
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new data technologies
• Proven ability to build / Deployment Automation - Jenkins
• Proven good problem-solving skills
• Proven good communication skills
  
  

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.