Software Developer - Remote

$70,200 - $137,800/Yr

UnitedHealth Group - Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Eden Prairie, MN

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About the position

As a Software Developer at Optum, you will play a crucial role in creating innovative applications that facilitate complex healthcare transactions. This position involves collaborating with product and engineering teams across the globe to design and develop scalable enterprise solutions, primarily using the .NET framework and C#. The role emphasizes teamwork, a willingness to learn, and a passion for web development, with opportunities to explore Generative AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop product features and components in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders
• Software development using Visual Studio, .NET, C#, Python, SQL, MongoDB and other technologies
• Support cloud-based deployments using containers within Azure and/or AWS hosting environments
• Develop new user experiences using the newest web technologies including HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript frameworks, and Web Components
• Create architecture prototypes of new components and integration patterns using various protocols via JSON, SOAP, RESTful services/endpoints
• Support customer implementations and aid our product consultants in complex configurations
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in web development
• Conduct testing of web applications to identify and resolve functionality and usability issues
• Collaborate with team members to improve development processes and enhance code quality
• Assist in the integration of Generative AI technologies into our web applications

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing in a collaborative software development environment
• 3+ years with .NET, C#, Visual Studio and architecture/design tools
• 2+ years working with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• 1+ years of working with Microsoft SQL Server DDL and DML
• 1+ years Agile development experience
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Nice-to-haves

• Experience building and deploying software programs to cloud vendors including Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Experience working with HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript frameworks, Python, and Web Components
• Insurance or Healthcare domain experience including front office/sales models or internal actuarial/underwriting models
• Proven solid communication and documentation skills
• Proven solid planning and organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution