Lead Software Engineer - Seattle, WA, Minnetonka, MN or New York City, NY
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: May 7, 2022
Job Description:
UnitedHealth Group is a company that's on the rise. We're
expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all,
in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget,
it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a
difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your
life's best work.(sm)Optum Labs serves as United Health Group's
innovation and advanced product hub. Our team conducts cutting-edge
research in the health care space and incubates data-driven digital
solutions which aim to improve patients' health outcomes,
clinicians' experience, and reduce health care costs. Our teams
leverage clinical expertise, applied research and advanced data
analytics technologies such as AI and Machine Learning to enhance
business products and specific services.If you are located in one
of these cities: Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, MN;
Seattle, WA or New York, NY, you will have the flexibility to
telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. -Primary
Responsibilities:
- Work as the front facing technical lead for the engineering
team and work with other engineering teams to help solve business
problem
- Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative
software solutions to transform service performance, durability,
cost, and security
- Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high
standard of quality for all of the team's deliverables
- Write high quality distributed system software
- Assist with recruiting and hiring
- Decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward
solutions
- Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers
- Influence the technical direction for the team
- Build the team into an engineering center of excellenceYou'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:
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or
equivalent experience
- 8+ years of industry experience as a Software Engineer or a
Software Developer
- 8+ years of programming experience with at least one modern
language such as Java or Python
- 8+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and
design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of
new and current systems
- Experience building large-scale software systems that have been
successfully delivered to customers
- Hands-on experience in many disparate technologies, typically
ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end software
systems and all points in between
- Solid computer science and development fundamentals, including
object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, and
complexity analysis
- Knowledge of professional software engineering and best
practices for the full software development life cycle, including
coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build
process, testing, and operations -Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's in computer science, or equivalent profession
experience
- 10+ years of industry experience as a Software Engineer or a
Software Developer
- Experience taking a leading role in building complex software
systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
- Experience with distributed computing and enterprise-wide
systems
- Experience communicating with users, software development
engineering teams, and management to collect requirements, describe
software product features, technical designs, and product
strategy
- Experience influencing software engineers best practices within
your team; Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies,
typically ranging from front-end user interfaces to back-end
systems and all points in between
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior software engineers in all
aspects of their engineering duties
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and
local regulations as well as all client requirements and will
obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure
complianceSources:Inclusive Team CultureHere at Optum Labs, we
embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture
of inclusion. Connected Communities are UnitedHealth Group's
enterprise-wide employee resource groups (ERG) and are a key
component of our inclusion and diversity strategy that helps our
employees be part of 8 different communities. UnitedHealth Group
supports local, regional and national organizations throughout the
year. We fortify the efforts of a wide range of organizations that
share our commitment to inclusion and diversity, through joint
development of initiatives, event and program participation,
volunteerism and giving. Our culture of inclusion is reinforced
within our Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek
diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn
trust.Work/Life BalanceOur team puts a high value on work-life
balance. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at
work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both
parts of your life. We believe that striking the right balance
between your personal and professional life is critical to
life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in
working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between
your work and personal lives.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is
dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of
experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment
that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior
members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code
reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign
projects based on what will help each team member develop into a
better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex
tasks in the future.UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and
employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.To protect
the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we
serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require
all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19
vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group
adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination
regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements
and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to
employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform
all essential job functions with or without reasonable
accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may
result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of
employment.Careers at UnitedHealth Group. We have modest goals:
Improve the lives of others. Change the landscape of health care
forever. Leave the world a better place than we found it. Such
aspirations tend to attract a certain type of person. Crazy
talented. Compassionate. Driven. To these select few, we offer the
global reach, resources and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company.
We provide an environment where you're empowered to be your best.
We encourage you to take risks. And we offer a world of rewards and
benefits for performance. We believe the most important is the
opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)*All Telecommuters will
be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter
Policy.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.Keywords: #UHGCorp -Job Keywords:
Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, Principal Software
Engineer, Senior Software Developer, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie,
Minneapolis, MN, Minnesota, Seattle, WA, Washington, New York, NY,
Telecommute, Telecommuting, Telecommuter, Work From Home, Work At
Home, Remote
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