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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UI Software Engineer - **Company:** Unitedhealth Group Inc - **Location:** Eden Prairie, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,700.0 - $163,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, HTML5, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, DevOps, Design of User Interfaces, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, Ping (Networking Utility), Openid Connect, Azure Active Directory, Responsive Web Design, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Web Application Security, Software Engineering, TypeScript, User Interface Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Modern Ui, Okta, ReactJS, Backend, Material UI, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Restful APIs - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usdace4da001c3d7ae8521e14ba44e7cc8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 3+ years of overall software engineering experience * 2+ years of hands on UI / frontend development experience * JavaScript / TypeScript * React or equivalent modern UI framework * HTML5, CSS3, responsive design * Experience building customer facing, web based applications * Experience with identity and authentication concepts (SSO, MFA, tokens), * Experience in regulated or security sensitive domains (healthcare) * Experience with cloud hosted UI applications (AWS / Azure / GCP) * Experience working with identity platforms or IAM tools (e.g., Ping, Okta, ForgeRock, Azure AD) * Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.x) * Basic understanding of web security fundamentals (HTTPS, TLS, proxies) * Familiarity with UI testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines * Proven exposure to AI driven UX patterns such as guided flows or insights based dashboards * Proven exposure to OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, or SAML (UI integration perspective) * Proven solid problem solving and communication skills ## Description 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. Aikyam is the most advanced 'Identity as a Service' Platform within United Health Group that is aimed to provide a central and universal user identity for identifying and authenticating a user in the healthcare domain. It is built upon open standards like OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0 Web SSO etc. It is a highly available, reliable and scalable service hosted in public cloud. We enjoy the trust of large customers in healthcare industry and government services with operations across United States of America. The UI Software Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining secure, performant, and accessible user interfaces for Aikyam's customer facing and administrative applications. This role is primarily hands on, focused on UI implementation and quality, working under the guidance of senior engineers and UI leads, and contributing to enterprise identity experiences. If you reside in the states of Minnesota and District of Columbia, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: * Design and develop frontend components and features using modern UI technologies following established UI architecture patterns, coding standards, and best practices * Build reusable, modular, and responsive UI components aligned to platform standards * Implement UI requirements based on approved UX designs and functional specifications * Integrate UI with backend services using REST APIs * Participate in Agile ceremonies ,code reviews and incorporate feedback * Contribute to quality gates, testing, and release readiness under guidance * Work closely with Product, UX, QE, backend, and DevOps teams * Apply secure UI development practices for identity and authentication flows * Ensure UI implementations align with HIPAA, PHI, and enterprise security requirements * Learn and apply AI assisted engineering practices as defined by platform and UI leadership * Follow enterprise guidelines for safe and compliant AI usage in regulated environments 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. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [Can SVG be fast? 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