Associate Software Engineer II

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 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:

• Develop and maintain web applications using ReactJS/NextJs for front-end development, ensuring high performance and responsiveness
  
• Build and manage server-side applications with Node.js and Express, focusing on scalability and efficiency
  
• Design and implement APIs using GraphQL to enable seamless data fetching and manipulation
  
• Work with MongoDB to design, develop, and optimize database schemas and queries
  
• Utilize React Query for efficient data fetching, caching, and synchronization in React applications
  
• Manage state in React applications using Zustand for a more predictable and maintainable state management solution
  
• Leverage Next.js for server-side rendering and static site generation to enhance application performance and SEO
  
• Implement unit and integration tests using Cypress and Jest to ensure code quality and reliability
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
  
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards
  
• Troubleshoot and debug applications, ensuring optimal performance and user experience
  
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously improving your skills and knowledge
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  
• 1+ years of experience in developing web applications using ReactJS, Node.js, Express, and GraphQL
  
• Hands-on experience with React Query and Zustand for state management and data fetching
  
• Experience with unit and integration testing using Cypress and Jest
  
• Familiarity with Next.js and its features for server-side rendering and static site generation
  
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  
• Solid proficiency in MongoDB and experience with database design and optimization
  
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues
  
• Proven excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
  
• Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards
  
• Demonstrated passion for learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies

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.