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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Unitedhealth Group Inc
- **Location:** Hopkins, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Big Data, Cloud Engineering, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Dynamic Program Analysis, Github, Interoperability, PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Next.js, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Backend, Information Technology, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Docker, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bf53b40c-5209-40f4-a0a8-6d5c157ca4c4

## About the Role

* 5+ years of fullstack software engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on building and operating backend services in enterprise production environments

 * 3+ years of expertise in designing and developing microservices using Java/Spring Boot

 * 2+ years of experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and high-throughput services

 * 2+ years of experience in data-intensive applications using relational databases

 * 2+ years of experience in building, deploying, and operating cloud-native services with a strong focus on scalability, resiliency, and observability in production
 * 2+ years of experience in modern DevOps and CI/CD practices, including pipeline design, automated testing, and deployment using tools such as GitHub Actions, Terraform and Docker

 * 1+ years of solid front-end engineering experience (e.g., React, Next.js, or similar), with the ability to build responsive, accessible, and high-quality consumer-facing applications

 * 1+ years of experience with engineering best practices, including test-driven development and the use of static and dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., CodeQL, SonarQube, security scanners)

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

 * 2+ years of experience in cloud-native architecture using AWS core infrastructure

 * 2+ years of strong PostgreSQL expertise, including query optimization, and performance tuning

 * 1+ years of experience developing applications in Golang

 * Experience leveraging AI tools and building AI-powered features and workflows to enhance business outcomes

Soft Skills:

 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a distributed, fast-moving, and agile environment

 * Effectively collaborate with product stakeholders and partners to deliver consumer-focused solutions

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

## Description

* Own and evolve a modern, cloud-native platform architecture that powers multiple lines of business, driving scalability, reliability, and seamless interoperability across the healthcare ecosystem

 * Design, develop and maintain Java and Golang based microservices, defining robust API contracts and driving reliable, scalable system interactions

 * Build and integrate end-to-end solutions, ensuring seamless consumption of REST/GraphQL APIs

 * Design and deliver responsive, accessible, and high-quality user experiences using modern frameworks and well-defined design systems

 * Establish and optimize front-end CI/CD practices, ensuring robust automation, quality gates, and secure, repeatable deployments

 * Drive engineering excellence through strong testing practices (unit, integration, E2E) and adoption of static/dynamic analysis tools

 * Lead technical collaboration across teams, working with UX, product, and architecture partners to influence roadmaps, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers

 * Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and enhance overall engineering productivity, while adhering to responsible AI practices

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.