Requisition number: 2360536
Job category: Technology
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.
The Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Engineering team, a unit within the Optum Insight?Technology organization is responsible for building commercial products helping payers and providers with administrative and clinician focused CDS solutions. We are seeking a software engineer who can contribute across software, data, and AI/ML disciplines to enhance existing CDS solutions as well as work on the development of exciting new products. CDS is an area that truly touches payers, providers, as well as members and one where you can have a huge impact on improving the healthcare system for everyone.
Locations: Remote in other states, but Hybrid in Madison, Wisconsin
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications
Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code following established engineering standards and best practices
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
Collaborate with team members to translate business and technical requirements into working solutions
Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, and retrospectives
Learn and apply new tools, frameworks, and technologies as part of ongoing professional development
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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
2+ years of experience in foundational knowledge of C#
2+ years of experience in basic understanding of software development concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and version control (e.g., Git)
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of FHIR or Interoperability experience
2+ years of healthcare IT experience
2+ years of Python experience
Proven solid problem solving skills and willingness to learn
Good written and verbal communication skills
Internship, co op, or academic project experience in software development
Exposure to web technologies, APIs, or databases (SQL or NoSQL)
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies
Basic understanding of cloud platforms or modern DevOps concepts
Desired location Madison, WI
*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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.
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