• Build and maintain scalable, reliable back-end systems and APIs that support high-traffic applications used by customers around the clock. • Contribute to production code from day one, working on systems that power a 24/7 real-time sports and casino betting experience. • Triage, debug, and resolve software issues, ensuring performance and reliability in a fast-paced environment. • Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to launch new features quickly and efficiently. • Adapt to changing priorities with agility, balancing speed of delivery with technical excellence. • Use modern tools and best practices to solve complex problems at scale.

Requisition Number: 2368154 Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 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. Generally, work is self-directed and not prescribed. Works with less structured, more complex issues. Serves as a resource for others. 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: - Design, code, test, document, and maintain high-quality and scalable big data solutions - Research, evaluate, and deploy new tools, frameworks and patterns to help build a sustainable big data platform - Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions - Define and develop APIs for integration with various data sources in the enterprise - Translate customer requirements into solution design - Make accurate development effort estimates to assist management in project and resource planning - Collaborate with management, quality assurance, architecture, and other development teams - Write technical documentation and participate in production support - Participate with prototypes as well as design and code reviews - Keep skills up to date through ongoing self-directed training - The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can learn things quickly, who is enthusiastic and actively engaged 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: - Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience - 6+ years of hands-on software development experience - 5+ years of development experience with Scala, Python, JSON, Web Services - 3+ years of experience in relational databases (SQL) - 2+ years of experience in distributed systems technologies like Spark, Databricks, Hadoop, Snowflake - Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodology Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of experience in Kafka - 2+ years with NoSQL databases - 2+ years working with Docker and Kubernetes - Experience in infrastructure services on at least one major cloud platform (Azure preferred) - Experience developing rules in rules engine - Thorough understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA) concepts *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 $91,700 - $163,700 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.

Role Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Backend-Leaning Ruby on Rails Engineer to join our Financial Data Experience Team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in building the foundational payment and accounting integrations for a greenfield Rails application. Your work will directly support crucial financial workflows, including employer premium payments via ACH, refunds, and beneficiary payments (ACH/check), by integrating with bank and accounting platforms (like NetSuite). This role demands a proactive problem-solver with a strong commitment to clean Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and high code quality. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has significant experience building robust, maintainable, and well-tested back-end functionality, especially complex data integrations. This is a fully remote, full-time position. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree will be considered a plus. - Significant Rails Backend Experience (5+ years): Strong backend-leaning experience with Ruby on Rails in a production environment. - Data Integration Expertise: Significant experience building conventional, maintainable, well-tested, and extensible data integrations and back-end functionality in Ruby on Rails. - Financial/Accounting Systems: Experience building integrations with financial and accounting systems (direct experience with NetSuite is a significant plus). - Payment Processing: Experience working with ACH payments is a significant plus. - OOP Commitment: A strong commitment to and demonstrated practice of solid Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. - Testing: Ability to write unit tests and integration tests using RSpec or Minitest. - Architecture: Strong understanding of MVC architecture and RESTful web services. - Database: Experience working with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, and ActiveRecord ORM. - Version Control: Proficient with version control systems (Git/GitHub). - Agile Proficiency: Proficient with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as JIRA and Confluence. - Collaboration: Excellent communication, collaboration, and strong technical judgment skills. - Technological Proficiency: Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS. - Familiarity with modern programming languages and web technologies. - Familiarity with agile tools such as Jira, Slack, and Confluence. - Previous experience in healthcare, finance, or government sectors is advantageous. - Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools. - Familiarity with Redis, Sidekiq, or background job processing. - Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems. - Experience working in a DevOps culture and with monitoring tools like New Relic or Datadog. - Knowledge of GraphQL and API-first development. Requirements - Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD). - This position does not offer any type of sponsorship. - Public Trust Clearance (or ability to obtain). - All work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories. - Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. - You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship. - As the US Government is our clientele, you may be required to obtain a public trust or security clearance. - Some of our available roles are on federal contracts that require a degree or additional years of experience as a substitute. Benefits - Competitive salary and benefits package, including reimbursement plan health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off. - Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals on exciting and innovative projects. - Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options. - Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to training resources and professional development programs. - A collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages growth.

• Develop production-ready, AI-powered applications and automation solutions using Python • Design and implement RAG systems and agentic workflows • Develop backend services and REST APIs, including FastAPI • Work with large language models, embedding models, and modern agent frameworks • Ensure the quality, security, and traceability of AI applications within the team • Independently drive implementation and the continuous improvement of the software