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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and document and incorporate software and system architecture into conceptual designs
Collaborates with IT teams (Business Systems Analysis, DBA, etc) to understand/refine/influence business requirements
Maintains knowledge of current and emerging technologies/products related to architectural solutions
Maintains knowledge of current domains and strategic roadmaps and that solutions are aligned with business and IT goals and objectives
Evaluates and drives new project development
Anticipates future business models/needs and ensures inclusion in business requirements
Develops technical specifications/design documents as defined in application/system designs and are clearly and comprehensively documented, understood and traceable to business requirements
Ensures compatibility with application code standards
Works with database team to evaluate and establish applicable database technical requirements
Develops application/system code as defined in technical specifications
Creates and executes unit test plans and documents results
Conducts all required reviews (e.g., code reviews, test plan reviews)
Reviews and troubleshoots potential coding issues
Demonstrates clear understanding of how the application may be impacted in all aspects of the testing process (e.g., regression testing)
Analyzes/fixes defects identified in testing; including root cause analysis
Partners with applicable groups (e.g., QA, Business Systems Analysis) to review and provide feedback on test plan and scenarios
Ensures organized source code control and release management
Supports all phases of the SDLC and deploys code to higher environments and collaborates with other in support of the deployment plan
Provides on-going expertise to operational support groups and IT teams
Participate and support of project teams. Responsible for implementing portions of project plans
Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
Solves complex problems and/or conducts complex analyses
Leads and mentor associates. May assist management and/or provide recommendations for associate development, training and input for performance appraisals
Design and develop database ETL, reporting, and automation processes
Work with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
Regular and consistent attendance
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction 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, and/or related functional area or equivalent work experience
7+ years of experience with MSSQL database querying and development
7+ years of experience using Microsoft C#, ASP.NET for web application development
3+ years of experience in SSIS package development
Experience in participating in system application design, process modeling, business value analysis and business process design
Knowledgeable in SDLC processes, roles, responsibilities and deliverables
Extremely proficient in PC based software programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio
Skilled in authoring technical documentation
Negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills
Must be able to work PST or MTN time zone standard business hours
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in SSAS cube development and SSRS report development
Experience in Healthcare/Insurance
Self-motivated, self-directed, team oriented, responsible, and reliable, with a positive attitude and a proactive style. Must possess the ability to work in a highly variable, virtual and matrixed environment
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills. Must be able to communicate ideas and analysis in a clear and concise fashion to clients, colleagues and senior business leaders
Ability to problem solve including prioritizing multiple tasks, priorities, projects and deadlines
Ability to shift priorities quickly
Ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge
Ability to interact with various levels of personnel, including middle, senior, lead positions as well as various levels of management
Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.
Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada/New York City residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
