Sr Manager, Software Engineering - Remote Or Hybrid In MN Or DC

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. Note this role requires 10% travel.

For all hires within 30 minutes of an office in Minnesota or Washington, D.C., you'll be required to work a minimum of four days per week in-office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as Technology Leader for an internal audit tool
• Direct a team of full-stack engineers to develop and deliver features as per the committed backlog on time, with quality and on budget
• Apply design thinking to drive technical architecture decisions
• Balance stakeholder needs, program objectives and technology strategy to create the right experiences for the end user and positively impact Broker NPS
• Work with the team to meet security MBOs, reduce tech debt, and drive adoption of AI productivity tools while accelerating delivery
• Help build, develop, and retain a high performing engineering team
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team
• Lead from the front, provide guidance, coaching and mentoring and act as a consultant for the cross-functional teams
• Serve as escalation point for the team and remove roadblocks so the team can do their best work
• Communicate changes in direction or priority shifts to cross-functional teams
• Escalate issues/challenges that could impact quality, budget, timeline, or strategic vision

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 8+ years equivalent experience
• 8+ years of IT Software Development or DevOps experience
• 5+ years of experience developing web applications or portals
• 5+ years of experience in software development and coding (C#, Java, Angular/React)
• 5+ years of experience in database development and management (SQL)
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps configuration and management (GHEC, Azure DevOps)
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with software design and architecture patterns
• 2+ years of experience of design and implementation of cloud applications
• 2+ years of experience of leading engineering teams
• 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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.