[Remote] Software Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group is a healthcare company focused on simplifying and enhancing clinical, administrative, and financial processes through technology. The Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain software applications that connect the health system, collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools and modern coding assistants to streamline development workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement in team efficiency
- Evaluate emerging technology trends, including modern AI capabilities, to inform software solution design and strategic innovation
- Apply solid coding skills to design, develop, and maintain software capabilities or tasks in accordance with team guidelines
- Help automate software deployment, quality checks, and operational functions assigned
- Build a fundamental understanding of underlying software architectures and how they relate to specific solutions and business needs
- Build a fundamental understanding of and participate in Agile development and CI/CD practices
- Leverage established algorithms and data structures to resolve software issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks as directed
- Collaborate with senior engineering staff to support the operational characteristics and reliability of software solutions
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
Skills
- High School Diploma
- 3+ years of experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript)
- 2+ years of experience working within an Agile development framework
- 2+ years of experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Bachelor's degree (or 4+ years of equivalent software engineering experience in lieu of a degree) with 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar enterprise-approved coding assistants) to enhance coding productivity and efficiency
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js)
- Experience automating unit testing and quality assurance checks (e.g., JUnit, Jest, Selenium)
- Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
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