Software Engineer Lead

Software Engineer Lead

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.

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• Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

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• Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.

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• Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.

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• Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.

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• Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.

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• Since joining Optum, my professional growth has been significant. The dynamic environment has enhanced my problem-solving abilities, and the company’s commitment to innovation and continuous learning motivates me to stay. Optum provides continuous training, mentorship, and a clear path for advancement, all while supporting a healthy work-life balance.

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