Senior Software Engineer II at UnitedHealth Group Canada

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Platforms, AI Development, Microservices, Serverless Architecture, Java, Node.js, Python, REST API Development, Front-End Technologies, Database Management, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Agile Development, DevOps, Security Protocols, Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 Cloud Software Developer with tangible AI dev experience to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable cloud-based applications. This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud platforms, modern software architecture, and agile development practices. The ability to leverage AI tools and methodologies to deliver high quality applications. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can mentor teams, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and supporting business solutions to many strategic programs. Primary Responsibilities: Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native applications using microservices and serverless patterns Develop and maintain cloud-based applications using technologies such as Java, Node.js, Python, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) Implement APIs, manage integrations, and optimize performance across distributed systems Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices in design, testing, and deployment Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement Integrate CI/CD pipelines and automate testing and deployment processes Monitor application health and implement observability tools for proactive issue resolution Implement security protocols and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to maintain robust cloud environments Work closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and agile ceremonies Developing pioneering approaches to emerging industry trends Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications 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 regard 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: AI Skills Bachelor's degree OR HS Diploma/GED plus 5+ years equivalent experience 5+ years of full Software Development Life Cycle experience 5+ years of software development with a focus on .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core) 5+ years of REST API development 4+ years of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React 2+ years of database experience (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra) Ability to apply Natural Language Processing (NLP), Intelligent Document Processing, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques Ability to deploy and manage ML models on cloud platforms using Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, or GCP AI Platform Ability to leverage cloud-native AI tools for model training, deployment, and monitoring Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design, and ship AI-powered features Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, GCP or AWS Soft Skills: Forward leaning strategic thinker Innovative approach to software development Engineer/SRE mindset Challenges status quo Serves as a key resource on issues that arise Solves complex problems and develops innovative solutions Performs complex conceptual analyses Good communication skills (written and oral) Good presentation skills Trouble shooting skills Continuous learner Preferred Qualifications: Certification in .NET technologies or Agile methodologies Experience with Source Control systems (example: GitHub) Experience with microservices architecture and containerization Experience with databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra) and messaging systems (Kafka) Experience working in a virtual team environment Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform) and monitoring solutions (Splunk, Dynatrace) 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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Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native applications while mentoring junior developers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.