Sr Manager Software Engineering - Telecommute - Hiring Immediately

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) 

Optum 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.

This position manages individuals that develop business solutions by creating new and modifying existing automations making the business operate more efficiently and cost effectively.  Provides technical advice and guidance for other members of the team.  Generates work for team by establishing relationships with various business areas and builds pipeline.  Prioritizes work for team based on business value and skill set available of staff.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage team of full stack developers; Set goals for team and work with them to meet; Motivate team to increase productivity


• Create a continuous growth environment for team that fosters innovation and new ideas


• Identify and pursue learning opportunities for the team


• Generate work for team by establishing relationships with various business areas


• Assess ideas generated by business and vet out as appropriate


• Provide data and statistics on work developed by team to management


• Communicate to upper management on automations and any applicable roadblocks


• Prioritize work for developers based on business value and skill set available of staff


• Analyze, comprehend, and investigate process flows of high complexity automations


• Investigate and solve high complex requests and problems independently


• Participate/lead in team projects such as system upgrades, documentation updates, and high complexity conversion automations


• Gather and update business requirements and required materials for automation assessment


• Generate reports as needed for customers


• Handle multiple projects or issues simultaneously


• Act as a resource for others with less experience by coaching and providing feedback


• Work directly with clients, peers, and other development teams in a complex matrixed environment


• Lead and drive design of new architecture to meet current and future needs


• Measure and improve team velocity through continuous improvements to process and/or technology


• Work within specified time requirements


• Adhere to the development standards, repository management, release management, time tracking, and other polices and guidelines


• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality under requirements of federal and state law, including HIPPA

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:

• .NET Coding Experience


• SQL / Azure SQL Coding Experience


• Snowflake Experience


• VB/VBS/VBA Coding Experience


• UI Experience


• Open Span Experience


• Health Care Industry Experience


• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree or High School Diploma/GED 


• 5+ years Coding Experience in a coding language(s)


• Experience in full Software Development Life Cycle which includes exposure to testing and gathering requirements 


• Experience analyzing and solving business process problems for a process driven environment 


• Intermediate Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Visio and Excel


• Visual Studio Experience


• Database Experience


• Experience in Agile Methodology


• Thought leader - investigate, learn, and suggest new technological advancements that would benefit the team

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, 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

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada 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 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.