Senior Manager, Software Engineer - Telecommute

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

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)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.You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

• Leading teams of highly-creative software professionals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Managing teams focused on New Product Development in building highly scalability cloud applications from concept to delivery
• Engage hands-on in technical design discussions and advise/unblock developers when they hit roadblocks.
• Understanding and driving Lean, Systems Thinking software engineering principals
• Recruiting and hiring for team growth
• Personal mentoring of team members, and establishing and maintaining a practice within the team of all senior individuals mentoring those junior to them
• Establishing best practices for software engineering to ensure high-quality services that can be easily run in production
• Collaborating with architects and other technology leaders to help drive the direction of technology within the team and the company
• Establishing a culture of continual learning and quality across the organization
• Monitoring high-level projects to ensure in-flight projects are on trackYou'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:
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years managing software teams
  • Significant hands-on experience leading teams using Agile/Lean development methodologies -
  • Experience with CI/CD techniques and tools
  • Understanding of internet application architecture, including web services, database technologies, building cloud applications and SOA/Micro Services architecture
  • Development background should have solid roots in a Java environment, or similar environmentPreferred Qualifications:
    • Experience leading teams working on Greenfield projects in the healthcare industry
    • Experience in performance and scalability optimization -
    • Experience with Big Data, Azure/AWS, Analytics and Data Science focused software application
    • Solid understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practicesTo 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 PolicyDiversity 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.

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