Optum Digital Principal Software Engineer - OnePass - Telecommute

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) Join Optum Digital's OnePass team as a Principal Software Engineer. OnePass delivers a health product that tailors to the individual's needs, enabling users to take charge and make the most of their fitness experience. Working within a team comprised of diverse skills, you will build engaging user interfaces and develop internally used tools to deliver content across several web platforms. You will be responsible for planning and executing the technical initiatives with our product counterparts. You will be hands on, involved in the architectural planning for delivering the key product initiatives for the OnePass product. Extensive system and architecture design mindset will be involved. Data management for this product will necessitate a mostly backend focus skillset although full stack skills are preferred. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to innovate, design, and deliver applications that will scale to support the needs of our customers and the business
• Communicate and promote the value of the applications to engineering teams and business stakeholders
• Understand stakeholder requirements and translate those into outstanding developer experiences, sound architectural decisions, and technology selection
• Support problem solving of production issues and maintenance of code as needed
• Work across all subject areas with partners to raise issues proactively that may impact delivery commitments, drive software initiatives forward, and ensure internal adoption
• Mentor engineers in growing their skills and responsibilities while delivering their best work - 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. Required Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven track record of leading initiatives from inception to production with internal and external customers
  • Deep experience and proficiency in Python, Java, Kotlin, and/or Scala
  • Proven ability to understand and modify existing code as well as develop new scripts and set up new data processing workflows
  • Experience with systematic problem-solving, quick learner and outstanding attention to detail in developing tailored solutions, high degree of reliability and integrity
  • Experience utilizing great communication skills as collaborating with different stakeholders of the enterprise is a daily component of the job
  • Experience working with distributed systems To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment. Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm) *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado/Connecticut/Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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