Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
Director, Software Engineering - Remote
Location
New Jersey
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$134.6K - $230.8K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Software Engineering - Remote
Optum
Requisition Number: 2354702 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. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities: - Lead engineering teams to design and deliver secure, scalable healthcare technology solutions leveraging cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and AI/ML capabilities - Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with UHG/Optum business goals, focusing on improving patient outcomes, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance - Oversee architecture and modernization of platforms, including cloud-native, data, and AI-driven solutions for healthcare analytics and operations - Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and enterprise security standards across all engineering initiatives - Drive adoption of AI/ML, automation, and data engineering practices to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency - Collaborate with product, clinical, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative, value-driven healthcare solutions - Build and mentor high-performing, diverse teams while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning - Establish governance, KPIs, and engineering excellence practices to ensure reliable, high-quality delivery at scale 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: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles, preferably in healthcare or regulated industries - Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including cloud-native architecture and modernization - Proven experience in implementing AI/ML solutions, Knowledge of card based payements, or advanced analytics in enterprise environments - Experience managing onshore-offshore teams and working with cross-functional stakeholders (business, clinical, product) - Deep understanding of healthcare data, compliance (HIPAA), and security standards Demonstrated success in leading large-scale, complex technology programs in an enterprise setting - Proven solid leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills with a focus on innovation and measurable outcomes *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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