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Lead Software Engineer

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Basking Ridge, NJ
113K-193K Annually
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Basking Ridge, NJ
113K-193K Annually
Expert/Leader
Leads development and operation of secure, resilient, scalable AWS applications and platforms. Responsibilities include architectural decisions, infrastructure automation, security implementation, CI/CD deployment through GitHub Actions and Jenkins, REST API integration, troubleshooting cloud environments, and mentoring teams toward successful delivery and continuous improvement.
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Requisition Number: 2388045
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Builds and maintains applications for deployment, monitoring and operations, troubleshoots and resolves issues within AWS environments, including network, security, storage, and compute-related problems
  • Drive & lead technical decisions, design discussions, review artifacts and implementation of the platform / services
  • Ensure Well-architected principles and engineering best practices are followed to build a secure, high-performing, resilient and scalable services
  • Automate routine operational tasks, ensuring efficiency and reliability in day-to-day operations
  • Implement security best practices to keep data safe and control who can access resources
  • Manage code deployment and release via GitHub actions / Jenkins and help in troubleshooting issues with existing CI/CD pipeline
  • Guide the team development efforts towards successful project delivery
  • Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team

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:
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in Application support and Maintenance
  • 5+ years professional experience in AWS or other cloud architecture
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud Infrastructure and services
  • 3+ hands on Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • 3+ years of programming in Python
  • Solid experience in CI/CD pipelines and integration with in GitHub Actions / Jenkins
  • Experience in designing / integrating REST APIs with third-party services
  • Solid knowledge of cloud security practices and AWS IAM roles/policies

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven solid written and verbal skills
  • Proven leadership skills

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 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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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