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.
Position Summary
As a Software Engineer within our Optum Insight technology team, you will help design, develop, and maintain software applications that simplify and connect the health system. Working in an Agile environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and optimize solutions that improve clinical, administrative, and financial processes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage modern development tools, including enterprise-approved AI coding assistants, to streamline your daily workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies and build reliable, scalable software that makes healthcare work better for everyone.
Primary Responsibilities
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Use enterprise-approved AI tools and modern coding assistants to streamline development workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement in team efficiency.
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Evaluate emerging technology trends, including modern AI capabilities, to inform software solution design and strategic innovation.
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Apply solid coding skills to design, develop, and maintain software capabilities or tasks in accordance with team guidelines.
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Help automate software deployment, quality checks, and operational functions as assigned.
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Build a fundamental understanding of underlying software architectures and how they relate to specific solution and business needs.
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Build a fundamental understanding of and participate in Agile development.
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Collaborate with senior engineering staff to support the operational characteristics and reliability of software solutions.
Required Qualifications
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3+ years of professional data engineering or software development experience
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3+ years of experience with SQL
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2+ years of experience working within an Agile development framework
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2+ years of experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
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Experience with building scalable, reliable, and secure applications and data solutions
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Solid proficiency in SQL for querying, data manipulation, and performance tuning
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar enterprise-approved coding assistants) to enhance coding productivity and efficiency
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Experience with ADF Data Pipeline building
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Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js)
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Experience automating unit testing and quality assurance checks (e.g., JUnit, Jest, Selenium)
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help peoRequired Qualifications
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3+ years of professional data engineering or software development experience
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3+ years of experience with SQL
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2+ years of experience working within an Agile development framework
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2+ years of experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
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Experience with building scalable, reliable, and secure applications and data solutions
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Solid proficiency in SQL for querying, data manipulation, and performance tuning
Preferred Qualifications
