Manager Software Engineering

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 healtach 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• • Leadership and Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented software engineers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance work environment
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional growth and development of team members
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team
• Microservices Development:

• Oversee the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Microservices applications, ensuring they meet scalability, reliability, and performance standards
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to define the technical roadmap and architecture for Microservices solutions
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment

Integration:

• Manage the integration of Microservices with cross-functional applications, ensuring seamless interoperability and efficient data flow
• Work closely with other engineering teams to identify and resolve integration challenges
• Implement and maintain robust API gateways and service mesh technologies to facilitate integration

Project Management:

• Take ownership of project deliverables, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards
• Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources effectively, and monitor progress against milestones
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner

Technical Expertise:

• Provide technical guidance and support to the team, leveraging your expertise in software engineering best practices and modern development methodologies
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization
• Drive the adoption of new tools and technologies to enhance productivity and quality

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations, to align on project goals and deliverables
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between engineering teams and other departments
• Represent the engineering team in meetings with senior management and external partners

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team, promoting the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance productivity and quality
• Implement and refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce technical debt, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software

Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation, encouraging team members to explore new ideas and approaches

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:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Proficiency in Microservices architecture, Java, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• People Management:
  • Proven experience in managing and mentoring software engineering teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a positive team culture, promoting collaboration and accountability
  • Project Management:
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time
  • Proven solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Problem-Solving:
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions
  • Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with API gateways and service mesh technologies
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
• Knowledge of security best practices in software development

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.