Senior Software Engineer - Remote

• Deliver High Quality, Maintainable Code - Independently designs, implements, tests, and ships robust software solutions following best practices
• Actively utilize generative AI coding tools as part of daily development process
• Ownership - Takes responsibility for complex features or subsystems, from requirement clarification through deployment and support
• Conduct Thorough Code Reviews - Ensures code quality, consistency, and security by reviewing peers' contributions and offering constructive guidance
• Mentor Mid and Junior Level Engineers -
• Provides technical guidance, helps unblock teammates, and contributes to skill development across the team
• Collaborate with Cross-functional teams -
• Works closely with product, QA, UX, DevOps, and cross functional partners to deliver cohesive, well designed solutions
• Drive Technical Improvements - Identifies areas for optimization, refactoring, testing, performance improvements, automation, and modernization
• Provide Support for Customers - Works with Tier 1 support team to resolve problems

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team as a full stack web developer. This role will help build the next generation of tools to fight fraud, waste, and abuse in health care claims.

The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable working independently as well as collaborative team environments. They bring strong technical expertise, a problem solving mindset, and a passion for delivering high quality, scalable solutions that make a meaningful impact.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week., * 5+ years of Full stack web development with Typescript, Javascript, React, Nodejs or other comparable languages (Java, Python, C#)

• 5+ years of experience with automated testing systems such as Jest, Playwright, or other frameworks
• 2+ years of experience using generative AI coding tools (ie Microsoft CoPilot)
• Experience working in an agile software environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with health care data
• Experience building products incorporating RAG, generative, or agentic AI components

*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.

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., 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.