Senior Software Engineer II

Overview

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using modern technologies including React, .NET (Core/.NET 6+), and C#, deployed in cloud environments such as Azure or OCI
• Provide support and maintenance for a legacy ASP.NET MVC product. This includes troubleshooting, resolving issues, and implementing updates or enhancements as needed
• Create optimal design adhering to architectural best practices; considers scalability, reliability and performance of systems
• Perform analysis on failures, propose design changes, and encourage operational improvements
• Propose sound design/coding decisions keeping customer experience in the forefront
• Contribute to code reviews and automated testing to maintain code quality and improve efficiency. Provide guidance on engineering best practices and compliance with development procedures. Own all aspects of product development by following compliance and security best practices
• Review tasks critically and ensures they are appropriately prioritize and sized for incremental delivery; anticipates and communicates blockers and delays before they require escalation
• Lead and mentor a team of software developers, providing guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, develop innovative solutions, and ensure code quality. Assist in documenting production support processes in the cloud environment and ensure knowledge transfer within the team. Identify and implement process improvements to optimize team performance and delivery in cloud (Azure/OCI)
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and product managers to ensure alignment and transparency
• Participate in Agile development methodologies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry best practices
• 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
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development
• Proven individual experience in software development with solid expertise in React, C#, .NET Core, Rest API, Oracle, source control/git/GitHub
• Observability: Experience with Datadog for logging, metrics, dashboards, and alerting
• Knowledge of designing, developing, and deploying scalable and loosely coupled microservices, this includes familiarity with API gateways, service discovery, load balancing, fault tolerance, and communication patterns such as REST and message queues
• Understanding of security principles and best practices in web application development
• Understanding of relational databases like Oracle, including knowledge of SQL queries, database design principles, and the ability to interact with databases from C# applications
• Understanding of the principles and concepts of microservices architecture
• Familiarity with legacy ASP.NET systems and the ability to provide support and maintenance
• Familiarity with concepts such as authentication, authorization, data encryption, secure coding practices, and protection against common web vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and SQL injection
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies: Understanding of Agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, including concepts like sprints, user stories, and backlog management
• Debugging and problem-solving skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug code, identify and fix issues, and find solutions to problems
• Collaboration and communication: Proven ability to work in a team, communicate effectively, and collaborate with other developers, designers, and stakeholders
• Continuous learning mindset: Proven eagerness to learn new technologies, frameworks, and best practices, as well as staying updated with the latest trends in software development
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills: Proven ability to analyze problems, break them down into smaller tasks, and come up with effective solutions
• Attention to detail: Proven ability to pay close attention to details, writing clean and maintainable code, and following coding standards and best practices
  
  

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