Optum · 8 hours ago
Software Engineer
Basking Ridge, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$71K/yr - $127K/yr
2+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a team improving provider experience within applications on the UHC Provider Portal, focusing on software design, development, and implementation.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and continuously improve software
Translate product concepts into project commitments that deliver incremental value to our customers frequently and with high quality
Participate in Agile / Scrum methodology to deliver high-quality software releases
Performing all phases of software engineering including requirements analysis, application design, code, test, deploy, and support
Review code and provide feedback relative to best practices and improving performance
Troubleshoot production support issues post-deployment and come up with solutions as required
Be innovative in solution design and development to meet the needs of the business
Working very closely with Architecture group and driving technical solutions
Expected to adapt in dynamic and collaborative work environment and make independent decision
Collaborate to meet project timelines
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree
2+ years of coding experience with one or more of the following languages, Java with a willingness and ability to learn new ones
2+ years of experience in solid understanding of engineering fundamentals: unit testing, code reviews, Agile and DevOps
2+ years of experience working with at least one of the following: continuous integration / continuous delivery tools, REST API development, serverless architecture, containerization, IaC, public / private cloud, application observability and / or messaging / stream architecture
2+ years of experience working within an Agile / Scrum Methodology
Preferred
Experience working in the healthcare industry
Experience working in Unix / Linux environments
Experience with the following: Streaming technology i.e. Kafka, Cloud - Open Shift, Database - NoSQL, Microservice architecture, Web Development - React, Angular
Business rule engine experience
Development experience in Java and related tools / software
Understanding of distributed architecture design principles
Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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