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Senior Software Engineer

OptumBrentwood, TNApril 16th, 2026
Overview 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities Applies Software Engineering Patterns to Solve Problems Specification and management of coding, usability and quality standards Interpreting requirements into application designs Agile development through collaborating with QA and Business Analysis team members Evaluating and learning new technologies that would provide business value Ensuring the quality, architecture and accuracy of released code Take ownership of the assigned applications Be an individual contributor (very hands on) as well as able to guide and mentor team members Drive development team to achieve key business objectives Collaborate with the team on application architecture design and decision-making Design and implement application capabilities in collaboration with different teams Troubleshoot production support issues post release deployment and come up with solutions - solve complex production issues Function as a mentor for junior developers, providing assistance where needed Grow with development team to strong agile maturity Drive migration from Private to Public cloud Engineer automation of end to end quality processes. Identify, design and code automated tests (unit, functional, integration, end to end, performance, smoke, etc.) Contribute to and maintain full and robust automation of CI/CD pipeline Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows and decision-making Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED (or higher) 5+ years of application development experience (UI, Middle tier, backend) 5+ years of web development experience 5+ years of SQL Server or other RDBMS development experience 3+ years of development experience with C# / .NET or Java or any other programming language 2+ years of strong Agile understanding and experience Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of production Cloud experience (Private or Public) Ability and willingness to work on new development as well as maintenance and production support *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Compensation and Benefits 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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. J-18808-Ljbffr