Software Architect - Remote

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.
Optum Serve is dedicated to serving our nation's military and Veterans. We have the honor to support federal agencies in their efforts to advance the United States health care system and improve the overall health and well-being of all those who serve or have served our country. Our health services are designed to help everyone live healthier lives.
As a Software Architect at Optum Serve, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. You will work closely with the Business Architecture Analyst to break down conceptual designs into Software Architecture Diagrams, then work with cross-functional teams to ensure that our applications meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Your expertise in modern design patterns, cloud-native architectures, and Microsoft Azure will be crucial in driving our projects to success.
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 and develop software architectures using modern design patterns such as SOLID principles and Domain-Driven Design DDD
• Collaborate with development teams to create high-quality, maintainable code using .NET and Angular
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and apply them to improve our software solutions
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions

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:

• 10+ years in Software design, engineering, architecture
• 4+ years working as an Architect
• Experience leveraging AI tools in the software development lifecycle in order to improve quality and efficiency
• Experienced with microservices architecture
• Experienced with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with building relationships with business leaders
• Extensive experience with cloud-native architectures and Microsoft Azure
• Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role, with a solid background in software development
• Solid knowledge of integration technologies, middleware, and protocols
• Solid understanding of networking principles in Cloud environments
• Solid understanding and application of Domain-Driven-Design and Event-DrivenArchitecture
• Familiarity with Enterprise Service Bus ESB) and messaging systems
• Expertise in modern design patterns, including SOLID principles and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Proficiency in .NET and Angular frameworks
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively
• Proven excellent communication and collaboration skills
• If you are offered this position, you will be required to provide extensive personal information to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top Secret security clearance as a condition of your employment
• United States Citizenship

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

*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.