Software Engineer Lead

Requisition Number: 2381565
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Software Engineer with end-to-end ownership of application design, development, testing, deployment, DevOps, and production support across Angular, .NET Core, Azure, SQL Server, and HCC Kubernetes platforms
• Responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and reliable solutions, driving application modernization, automation, and operational excellence
• Leverages AI-assisted engineering capabilities, including code generation, test automation, documentation, root-cause analysis, defect detection, and design recommendations, to improve productivity, quality, and delivery velocity
• Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of product roadmap priorities, platform stability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related field or equivalent certification
• Ability to design, develop, test, deploy, and support scalable, secure, and reliable applications using Angular, .NET Core, Azure, SQL Server, and HCC Kubernetes
• Ability to drive application modernization initiatives, including cloud-native architecture, microservices adoption, platform enhancements, and technical debt reduction
• Ability to develop high-quality, maintainable code and establish engineering best practices through code reviews, design reviews, and adherence to development standards
• Ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering capabilities such as code generation, test automation, documentation creation, root-cause analysis, defect prediction, and developer productivity tools to accelerate delivery and improve quality
• Ability to design and implement automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, regression, performance, and system testing to ensure application reliability and resilience
• Ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes, infrastructure automation, and deployment solutions across cloud environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and provide ongoing application support to meet operational and business SLAs
• Ability to collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, QA, and DevOps teams to define requirements and deliver roadmap commitments
• Ability to mentor and support team members by promoting engineering excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation, automation, and continuous improvement
• Ability to ensure compliance with company policies, security standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational directives while adapting to evolving business needs and priorities

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.