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# Sr Mgr, Software Engineering - Remote

- **Company:** Unitedhealth Group Inc
- **Location:** Pensacola, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,700.0 - $193,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Batch Processing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Data Migration, DevOps, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Transaction Processing (Computing), Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Data Management, Code Restructuring, Microservices
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3369517779&tx=KK2323FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or 4+ years of equivalent software development experience
 * 8+ years of software engineering experience leading the design, build, and deployment of enterprise-scale applications or data platforms
 * 3+ years of technical leadership experience with direct people management, team building, and operational oversight across multiple engineering teams
 * 3+ years of experience leading legacy platform modernization, data migration, or system transformation initiatives
 * 3+ years of experience driving the adoption of AI technologies, machine learning solutions, or AI-assisted development practices within engineering teams
 * 3+ years of experience with cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and high-volume batch processing systems
 * 3+ years of experience operating within Agile software development frameworks and DevOps/CI/CD pipelines, * Experience with healthcare clearinghouse systems, EDI transaction standards (e.g., 837, 835, 270/271), or medical network processing
 * Demonstrated experience utilizing AI-driven Development LifeCycles (AI DLC) to accelerate software migration, code refactoring, and automated testing
 * Track record of managing multi-functional technical initiatives and communicating effectively with executive stakeholders
 * Deep understanding of responsible AI frameworks, data governance, and healthcare security compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA)

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

## Description

As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering within Optum Insight, you will lead several software engineering teams within the Medical Network Batch organization focused on migrating legacy clearinghouse systems to the Intelligent Medical Network (IMN). In this pivotal leadership role, you will leverage AI-driven Development LifeCycles (AI DLC) and modern engineering practices to accelerate migration activities, optimize batch throughput, and transform critical healthcare transaction processing. You will establish technical strategy across your teams, champion engineering best practices, embed AI capabilities and responsible governance into development workflows, and partner with business and technical leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient medical network solutions.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

 * Lead and direct several software engineering teams within the Medical Network Batch organization, driving the strategic migration of legacy clearinghouse platforms to the Intelligent Medical Network (IMN)
 * Strategically use AI technologies and AI-driven Development LifeCycles (AI DLC) to accelerate system migration, solve complex architectural challenges, and deliver tangible business value
 * Champion AI as a core driver of your teams' success, proactively shaping how AI tools, automation, and modern methodologies are developed, deployed, and utilized
 * Integrate enterprise AI tools into daily engineering operations, set AI-focused goals in team development plans, align hiring with AI competencies, and actively remove adoption barriers
 * Champion the ethical use of AI by embedding transparency, fairness, privacy, and accountability throughout the software development lifecycle
 * Partner with product management, enterprise architecture, and business leaders to define migration roadmaps, technical milestones, and platform delivery plans
 * Oversee code quality, CI/CD automation, system security, performance, and operational reliability across large-scale medical transaction batch processing systems
 * Mentor, coach, and empower engineering leads and software engineers across your teams, building a high-performing culture of technical excellence and continuous innovation

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.


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