Senior Software Engineer - 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. As a Senior Software Engineer at Optum Insight, you will be a key contributor to an innovative engineering team building high-performance, scalable software solutions that simplify and enhance healthcare administration and clinical processes. Utilizing a tech stack centered on C#, Angular, Microsoft SQL Server, and Apache Kafka, you will architect, build, and deploy full-stack systems and real-time event-driven architectures. In this role, you will design and integrate intelligent automated features while leveraging enterprise tools to optimize software delivery, driving continuous innovation and delivering value across the healthcare ecosystem. 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.

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack enterprise software solutions utilizing C#, Angular, SQL Server, and Apache Kafka Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and intelligent automation to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible AI usage Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and technologies to streamline software engineering workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement Build high-performance event-driven architectures utilizing Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and integration across enterprise platforms Evaluate emerging technical trends, modern AI developments, and framework updates to inform solution design and strategic innovation Implement robust database structures, stored procedures, and optimized queries using Microsoft SQL Server to support mission-critical data processing and analytics Collaborate with product managers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into reliable, scalable software designs Participate in technical design reviews, enforce clean code standards, and provide guidance and mentorship to engineering team members 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.

5+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, building, and deploying enterprise-scale software applications 3+ years of hands-on backend development experience using C# and the .NET framework/Core 3+ years of experience with relational database development and query optimization using Microsoft SQL Server 2+ years of experience building modern frontend web interfaces using Angular 2+ years of experience developing event-driven applications or real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka Experience leveraging modern engineering software, CI/CD automated deployment pipelines, and developer productivity tools to optimize software delivery Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field Experience designing, developing, or integrating AI capabilities, automated models, or machine learning features into enterprise software systems Experience working with healthcare data standards, clinical workflows, or