Optum · 21 hours ago
Architect - 2341740
Optum is a part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses focused on improving healthcare. The Architect role involves researching, designing, and developing software solutions, particularly in the PEGA platform, while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs
Designing of technical solutions, design patterns, and coding practices for medium to complex applications in a clustered environment
Collaborating with enterprise architects to create and update PEGA related best practices and business strategies
Designing and developing PEGA PRPC applications based on best practices and industry standards
Optimizing application performance by employing performance tuning methods and using system performance techniques and tools
Contributing to the formulation and implementation of PEGA best practice standards, components, and governance structures
Implementing a wide array of functionality from the creation of high quality user experiences to the development of complex case management requirements
Managing technical delivery, ensuring successful outcomes while collaborating with stakeholders, vendors, and technical subject matter experts
Providing technical oversight to development teams and work with the Technical Leads to resolve problems with software and develop solutions
Conducting code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
Participating in project planning and estimation activities
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field
five (5) years of experience in the job offered or in a Computer-related occupation
five (5) years of experience in PEGA PRPC (Pega Rules Process Commander) platform 8.X, PEGA PRPC Mobile development framework, and PEGA Customer Service Framework
five (5) years of experience in Java, J2EE, SQL, and web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or React/Angular
five (5) years of experience in development and implementation of PEGA and Java/J2EE applications ensuring high performance and scalability
five (5) years of experience in database applications such as REST, SOAP, Oracle, MFA, object-oriented design, and implementation
five (5) years of experience in architecting and managing solutions on both private and public cloud platforms
five (5) years of experience in solution architecture, technical architecture, and design and design patterns
five (5) years of experience in the US healthcare services industry
five (5) years of experience in security, privacy, and regulation pertaining to PHI, PII, or similar concerns
Benefits
Medical
Dental and vision
Matching 401k
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
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