Senior Software Engineer - National 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to implement the steps of DevSecOps practices across our product teams to enhance the security of our applications
• Develop, implement, and maintain security standards, tools, and best practices to be used by product software teams
• Educate and empower engineers to focus on solving unique business problems by reducing their time spent on general software issues and rework
• Collaborate with product teams to integrate security measures seamlessly into the development process without hindering productivity
• Continuously evaluate and improve security processes, tools, and practices
• Act as a subject matter expert on security issues and provide guidance to teams on mitigating potential vulnerabilities
• Stay updated with the latest developments in security threats and technologies to ensure our practices remain current and effective

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:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering experience with a focus on DevSecOps
• 4+ years of experience with product delivery within a secure development framework
• 4+ years of experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
• 4+ years of experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and practices
• Expert level of understanding of security principles and practices in the context of the SDLC
• Expert level of familiarity with Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with security tools and technologies such as static analysis tools, dynamic analysis tools, and container security
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate security risks
• Strong communication skills with the ability to teach and influence engineering teams
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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