Lead Full Stack Software Engineer - Remote

Optum is a global leader in health care innovation, developing solutions to improve health systems. The Lead Full Stack Software Engineer will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of software applications, enhancing existing products and creating new solutions within the Clinical Decision Support Engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code following established engineering standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
• Collaborate with team members to translate business and technical requirements into working solutions
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, and retrospectives
• Learn and apply new tools, frameworks, and technologies as part of ongoing professional development

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience as a full stack developer
• 5+ years of experience with C#
• 3+ years of FHIR or interoperability experience
• 3+ years of healthcare IT experience
• 2+ years of basic understanding of software development concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and version control (e.g., Git)
• 2+ years of Python experience
• Proven solid problem solving skills and willingness to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Internship, co op, or academic project experience in software development
• Exposure to web technologies, APIs, or databases (SQL or NoSQL)
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms or modern DevOps concepts
• Desired location Madison, WI
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy