Associate Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group • Morristown, NJ • 7h ago

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.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Build and maintain end-to-end features across front-end, back-end, and database layers

Develop responsive UI components using modern frameworks (e.g., React/Angular), ensuring usability and accessibility basics (HTML/CSS)

Implement and maintain backend services and REST/GraphQL APIs (e.g., Node.js/Java), including input validation and error handling

Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL): write queries, design/modify schemas, create migrations, and optimize basic performance

Integrate with third-party services and internal systems (auth, payments, messaging, etc.) following established patterns

Write and maintain unit, integration, and basic end-to-end tests; contribute to improving automated test coverage

Participate in code reviews, address feedback, and follow team standards for clean, maintainable, well-documented code

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack (UI bugs, API failures, data inconsistencies); perform root-cause analysis

Support CI/CD pipelines and deployments (branching, build failures, release checklists) with DevOps guidance

Implement basic security best practices (authentication/authorization, secure API patterns, OWASP awareness, secrets handling)

Monitor application health using logs/metrics and assist in incident triage and production support as needed

Maintain technical documentation (feature notes, API specs, setup steps) and actively learn new tools and patterns

Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, IT or related field

1+ years of software development experience

1+ years of experience in at least one backend language/framework (e.g., Node.js/Express, Java/Spring)

1+ years of experience with front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript

1+ years of experience with a modern framework like React or Angular

6+ months of experience with Git and collaborative workflows (branches, pull requests, code reviews)

6+ months of experience in basic testing skills (unit/integration tests) and debugging/troubleshooting ability

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong problem-solving skills, ability to learn quickly, and clear written/verbal communication

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and deploying web applications

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and build pipelines

Exposure to Docker/containers and environment configuration

Experience with microservices patterns

Experience building/consuming REST APIs (and understanding HTTP, JSON, status codes)

Working knowledge of databases: SQL (preferred) and/or NoSQL; ability to write queries and understand schema design

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

RPO #GREEN

Similar Jobs

Academic Specialist in Cybersecurity

Union County College • Cranford, NJ • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Deg...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Associate Software Engineer - Java

The Hartford • Morristown, NJ • 7h ago

IT & Engineering

Associate Software Engineer - IE08EE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve you...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Lead Software Engineers

ADP Technology Services, Inc. • Roseland, NJ • 8h ago

IT & Engineering

ADP Technology Services, Inc. seeks Lead Software Engineers reporting to our Roseland, NJ location. Responsibilities: Responsible for working within a Scrum team to develop software designs that will be used for new and...

8h ago

Go to Apply

Warehouse Technician

Kansas Employer • Somerset, NJ • 14h ago

IT & Engineering

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13508860 **Duration: 06 months Contract\ Location: De Soto, KS 66018 Shift:** MondayFriday, 7:00 AM3...

14h ago

Go to Apply

Supply Technician

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • East Orange, NJ • 14h ago

IT & Engineering

Summary The East Orange VA Medical Center Supply Chain Management department is hiring a GS 5 Supply Technician. The Supply Technician will be expected to travel to various New Jersey VA locations up to 25% travel ensure...

14h ago

Go to Apply

Supply Technician

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • East Orange, NJ • 14h ago

IT & Engineering

Summary This position is located in the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) area of the Logistics Service at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) in East Orange, NJ. Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSIT...

14h ago

Go to Apply

Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • Newark, NJ • 15h ago

IT & Engineering

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is...

15h ago

Go to Apply

SAP Sr. Business Analyst

Insight Global • Raritan, NJ • 15h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Description The Senior Analyst, SAP Master Data will be supporting Global Solution Design and Costa Rica S4 deployment for Material Master and/or Business Partner The incumbent will be linked into the transformation...

15h ago

Go to Apply

(Experienced) Machinist (Precision Tool and Die) Technician

United Airlines • Newark, NJ • 15h ago

IT & Engineering

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Stakeholder Intelligence & Data Automation Intern

Veolia North America • Hackensack, NJ • 15h ago

IT & Engineering

Company Description Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as ha...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.