Lead Software Engineer - Remote
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.
About the role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will assist in the modern transformation of our core application platforms. Our team is focused on migrating legacy, older-generation technologies into a high-performance, modern cloud architecture utilizing Go (Golang), SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure. In this role, you will drive code quality, manage technical delivery, optimize deployment processes, and lead the design and implementation of modern application features and AI-powered solutions across the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural transformation and migration of legacy core application platforms from .NET, SQL Server, JavaScript frameworks (Angular and React), Visual Basic, and SSIS to a high-performance modern cloud architecture utilizing Go (Golang), SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure
- Ensure application reliability, performance, security, and compliance with healthcare and regulatory requirements
- Drive code quality through architecture reviews, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD practices
- Manage technical delivery, prioritize engineering work, and resolve complex production issues and system defects
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
- Partner with infrastructure and DevOps teams to optimize application environments and deployment processes
- Maintain technical documentation, system designs, and software development standards
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges, with an emphasis on the responsible and ethical use of AI
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate processes, and drive continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle
- Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and industry trends to inform solution design and support strategic innovation
Requirements
- 7+ years of software engineering experience across the full software development lifecycle
- 3+ years of experience leading technical delivery, architectural reviews, and code quality practices
- 3+ years of experience with relational databases, specifically SQL Server
- 3+ years of experience with cloud application architectures and cloud migration, specifically utilizing Microsoft Azure
- 2+ years of hands-on software development experience using Go (Golang)
- Demonstrated experience with CI/CD practices, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare domain platforms, regulatory compliance, and health data security standards
- Proven track record of successfully migrating legacy, older-generation applications to modern cloud architectures
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
Pay
The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.