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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Optum, Inc - **Location:** Bridgeton, MO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,700.0 - $163,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Database Applications, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Node.Js, Nunit, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SONAR (Symantec), SQL Databases, .NET Core, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Jenkins, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=41ee9e4c466c66ea ## About the Role If you would like to be part of a well-rounded solution throughout all phases from production to support, we want to talk to you. If you are an independent self-starter, work well within an integrated team, have a strong sense of ownership and are obsessed by solving customer use cases and scenarios using best practices and cloud technologies, we want to talk to you! You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field * 10+ years of overall software engineering experience * 10+ years of experience in software solution development * 5+ years of experience in solution development utilizing Microsoft Technologies * 5+ years of experience in application development in an AWS environment utilizing AWS services * 5+ years of experience in Relational Database Management systems, especially Microsoft SQL database application development * Advanced level of proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as C#, Golang, Node.js, Java, * Proficiency with .Net Framework, C#, .net Core, Python, C++ * Proficiency with Rest API * Experience/Proficiency with AWS Services such as SNS, SQS, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch * Proficiency in SQL based database application development * Proficiency with Agile Scrum SDLC * Proficiency with CI/CD tools/processes (Git/Jenkins/Jfrog /Sonar/codql/Nunit preferably) Soft Skills: * Proven oral and written communication Skills * Proven ability to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills * Proven ability to leverage AI tools to expedite development and improve quality * All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. ## Description * Client-facing portal provides the necessary services that are critical to day-to-day management of documents by the clients and provides as window to what is happening in the backend as files are being processed from reception to composition to release, print and mail * Having this person on staff is critical to our ability to cater to upgrade, maintain and be compliant * Are you passionate about building and maintaining enterprise-class full stack solutions using the latest API and Portal technologies and current development best practices * This position requires a good understanding of enterprise's best practices, regulatory compliance, and customer persona(s). The ability to learn new technologies, integrate them with existing enterprise management tools and compliance frameworks, and the skill to leverage them to the maximum extent is a key component of this position. We are striving for maximum compatibility with current health care products and services as well as new cloud enterprise technologies and best practices * AI User: Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. 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