Senior Software Engineer

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style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWrite clean, efficient, and well-documented code while participating in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EIntegrate pre-trained machine learning models and Generative AI APIs into existing applications to build intelligent features, chatbot interfaces, and automations%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 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engineers to maintain design standards and high-quality deliverables%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3ECollaborate closely with product managers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust technical specifications%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New 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Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree
• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years of experience with backend programming languages (such as Java, Python, Node.js, C#, or C++)
• 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• 3+ years of experience with automated testing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• 1+ years of experience building applications that integrate machine learning APIs, cognitive services, or generative AI models

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience working with vector databases and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) frameworks
• Strong understanding of responsible AI principles, including data privacy, security, and fairness in software integration
• Experience building intelligent automation workflows, chat systems, or virtual assistant features
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment

*All Telecommuters 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 $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

    

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.

   

 

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Job Details
Job: Software Engineering
Primary Location: US-MN-Eden Prairie
Organization: Consumer Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Number of Openings: 1