Mgr, Software Engineering

Optum, Inc
McKinney, TX, United States
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$91,700.0 - $163,700.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Applications Architecture Monitoring of Systems Scrum Methodology Software Engineering Information Technology

Job description

  • Lead and manage software engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable applications supporting pharmacy operations
  • Define and execute the engineering roadmap aligned with business and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Oversee application architecture, integration, and lifecycle management across enterprise systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, compliance, product, vendors) to deliver solutions
  • Manage vendor and offshore resources, ensuring performance, quality, and adherence to policies
  • Drive process improvements, Agile practices, and operational efficiency within the engineering team
  • Monitor system performance, reliability, and incident response to support critical business operations

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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role
  • 3+ years of experience in healthcare, pharmacy systems, or regulated environments handling PHI
  • 3+ years of experience/knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum)
  • All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Benefits & conditions

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About the company

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.

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