Job Description

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. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead and inspire a growing team of software developers. In this role, you will drive technical innovation, oversee complex projects, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of professional software engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years in Java and Python development, with a proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams.
Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.
These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize AI tools throughout all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to enhance development efficiency, testing accuracy, and streamlined deployment processes
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to one or more engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment
• Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycles, balancing speed-to-market with engineering excellence and quality
• Collaborate with product management, design, and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, scope features, and establish timelines
• Drive architectural decisions and technology choices that result in scalable, maintainable, and efficient systems
• Implement and enforce best practices in coding standards, testing, security, and DevOps processes
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and team leads, ensuring knowledge sharing, professional growth, and succession planning
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely and accurate communication with all stakeholders
• Advocate for continuous improvement, promoting a culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration across teams
• Manage resource allocation and budget for the engineering function, ensuring efficient use of tools, technologies, and staff
• Provides leadership to and is accountable for the performance of managers and/or senior level professional staff
• Impact of work is most often at the operational or local business unit or market level
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a solid background in both Java and Python (5+ years of hands-on experience in each)
• 5+ years of experience in leading and managing software development teams, preferably in fast-paced, agile environments
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of system design, architecture patterns, and cloud-based services
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, mentoring, and retaining engineering talent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading teams in a globally distributed environment
• Experience using Boomi Integration Platform
• Healthcare domain experience or knowledge
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Demonstrated excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Demonstrated solid problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking skills

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.

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