Director Software Engineering - Remote

Requisition Number: 2363597
Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? 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:

• Develops a robust understanding of business, market, and customer needs and can leverage that knowledge to propose and drive new or improved solutions to business partners
• Drives the application of modern software engineering practices to improve team delivery and solution outcomes
• Champions the implementation of instrumentation and diagnostics to support maintainability and operations
• Applies broad knowledge of domain to optimize choices in architecture and design
• Leads team in identifying and implementing modern components, tools and technologies
• Champions "automation first" mentality throughout engineering and operations practices
• Leads the implementation of software solutions
• Drives code reuse and contribution strategy for span of control; minimizes redundant development

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:

• 8+ years mentoring high-performing engineering teams; fosters collaborative culture and drives professional growth
• 8+ years of experience integrating technology initiatives with company strategy; adept at building roadmaps, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term innovation, and managing budgets
• 5+ years of experience with SDLC improvements, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code reviews, and operational excellence
• 5+ years of experience with overseeing complex, cross-functional projects, assessing risks, resolving issues, and communicating progress to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security & Compliance: Familiarity with data security, privacy regulations, and best practices for secure coding and incident response
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stays current on emerging technologies; drives proofs-of-concept, fosters adoption of new tools, and encourages ongoing learning
• Proven exceptional communication, decision-making ability, and a collaborative mindset

*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.