Software Engineer

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, and data 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.

As a Software Engineer within Optum Technology, you will be part of a team dedicated to designing and delivering scalable software and ETL solutions that drive data standardization across healthcare systems. In this role, you will build full format ETL pipelines using proprietary platforms and Python for pre- and post-processing, optimize complex database queries in Oracle, and output standardized flat files to power downstream applications and health technology solutions.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust software applications and ETL data integration processes
• Create full ETL format codes utilizing enterprise/proprietary software platforms and Python for data pre-processing and post-processing
• Understand data integration workflows to design, generate, and deliver flat file outputs for enterprise data standardization
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data structures within Oracle relational databases
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve data pipeline bottlenecks, processing errors, and application performance issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, data architects, and quality engineers, to translate complex business and data requirements into technical deliverables
• Maintain thorough technical documentation and adhere to established software engineering best practices, version control, and data governance standards

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 OR 4+ years of software development or data engineering experience
• 2+ years of professional experience in software engineering, application development, or ETL pipeline engineering
• 2+ years of experience programming in Python for data processing, scripting, and pre-/post-processing tasks
• 2+ years of hands-on experience writing complex SQL queries and some experience with Oracle databases
• 1+ years of experience building ETL format codes and generating standardized flat file outputs for data integration
• Experience with Git version control and Agile development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• Experience utilizing proprietary or enterprise ETL development software tools
• Knowledge of healthcare technology standards and healthcare data structures

*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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