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# Sr 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), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Web Development, Machine Learning, MySQL, Node.Js, Productivity Software, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, AWS Cdk, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, AWS Lambda, AWS ECS, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0783C5A2CF2B460485732905FA64C796/job/

## About the Role

* 5+ years of software engineering experience in full-stack web application development using JavaScript and Node.js
 * 5+ years of hands-on experience with building, deploying, and maintaining cloud applications. (Eg, AWS, GCP, Azure)
 * 3+ years of experience designing, building, and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices
 * 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and modern build pipelines
 * 1+ years of experience developing, integrating, or utilizing AI-driven tools, services, or models within software applications or developer workflows, * Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of software development experience
 * Experience integrating enterprise AI frameworks, machine learning APIs, or generative AI services
 * Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS)
 * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
 * Experience working within an Agile/Scrum software development lifecycle
 * Pharmacy benefits management (PBM) or healthcare industry domain experience
 * Software engineering experience in full-stack web application development using React, Lambda, MySQL
 * Experience working on Mac OS based development tools and workflow
 * Experience with pharmacy, EHR, and healthcare system integrations is a plus

## Description

As a Senior Software Developer on our Optum Rx Software Engineering team, you will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Node.js, React, and JavaScript within an AWS cloud environment. You will lead technical efforts in building cloud-native solutions with AWS Lambda and MySQL RDS, integrating AI-driven capabilities, and leveraging developer productivity tools to automate workflows and optimize application performance across our pharmacy services platform., * Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain scalable full-stack web applications and services using Node.js, React, and JavaScript.

 * Architect, build, and deploy serverless microservices and cloud database solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), utilizing services such as AWS Lambda and MySQL RDS.
 * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered features, tools, and automated solutions to address complex business and operational challenges while adhering to responsible AI guidelines.
 * Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and modern development utilities to streamline workflows, automate testing, and drive continuous software delivery improvements.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities to inform solution architecture, system design, and strategic technical innovation.
 * Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate pharmacy and healthcare business requirements into robust technical solutions.
 * Drive code quality through continuous integration, peer code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to software engineering best practices.
 * Mentor team members and contribute to technical leadership and continuous process improvements across the organization.
 * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.