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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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and provide feedback on code, design documents, and technical specifications

• Collaborate with product managers to align on project goals and timelines

• Attend strategic planning meetings with senior leadership to discuss long-term technology roadmaps and resource allocation

• Mentor and coach team members, providing guidance on career development and technical skills

• Conduct one-on-one meetings with direct reports to discuss performance and professional growth

• Oversee the implementation of new features and ensure they meet quality standards and deadlines

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., QA, DevOps, UX/UI) to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software

• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team

• Review project metrics and KPIs to assess the health and progress of ongoing projects

• Prepare and present technical reports and updates to stakeholders

• 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 regards 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, Engineering, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

• 10+ years of experience in Java, Python, React and Spark

• 5+ years in cloud computing platforms (Azure, AWS or Google Cloud)

• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex software projects on time and within budget

• Proven excellent understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum

• Proven exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and cross-geo teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Experience in talent acquisition and management, including hiring, onboarding, and retaining top engineering talent

• Experience in a specific industry (e.g., fintech, healthcare, e-commerce) relevant to the company’s domain

• Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and stay ahead of industry trends

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.