If you’re looking to build your software engineering career while working on technology that impacts healthcare, this Associate Software Engineer opportunity with Optum is worth exploring. The role offers the chance to work with modern software and cloud technologies, collaborate with experienced engineering teams, and contribute to solutions designed to improve healthcare outcomes. The advertised salary range is approximately $60,200–$107,400 per year, depending on factors such as experience, education, certifications, and location.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Optum |
| Role | Associate Software Engineer |
| Qualification | High school diploma required; software development experience and relevant technical education preferred |
| Job Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $60,200–$107,400 per year |
| Work Type | Full-Time |
| Job Type | Software Engineering |
| Job Level | Entry / Junior Level |
| Industry | Healthcare Technology / Information Technology |
Job Description
To support this mission, OSIT has initiated a multi‑year modernization program aimed at updating and enhancing enterprise technology systems in accordance with modern design standards
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Designs, codes, tests and debugs applications and components that meet all technical specifications and business requirements per assigned work items
- Collaborates closely with Business Analysts on developing requirements
- Other duties assigned
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:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1+ years of overall Software development experience
- 1+ years of experience with MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or other similar relational database management systems
- 1+ years of experience with .NET Core or similar object-oriented programming language
- United States citizenship is required for this position
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Angular, React, or other JavaScript frameworks / libraries
- Experience with application containerization, deployment, and orchestration across environments
- Experience with CI/CD and test automation
- Experience building cloud-native applications in Azure or similar cloud service provider
- Basic understanding and ability to troubleshoot applications running within Kubernetes
- Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure and automated provisioning & configuration management
- Basic understanding of networking and internet protocols
- Knowledge of Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), understanding of OWASP
Selection Process
- Online Application – Submit your application and resume through the Optum/UnitedHealth Group careers portal.
- Application Screening – Recruiters review your qualifications, education, skills, and experience.
- Recruiter/HR Interview – Selected candidates may complete an initial conversation with the recruiting team.
- Technical Interview – Candidates may be evaluated on programming, software engineering fundamentals, problem-solving, and relevant technical skills.
- Hiring Manager Interview – Discuss your experience, technical approach, teamwork, and fit for the role.
- Final Selection – Successful candidates receive an offer after completing the required hiring checks.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Optum/UnitedHealth Group careers website.
- Search for “Associate Software Engineer” and filter for the relevant location.
- Review the complete job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your software development, programming, cloud, database, and related technical skills.
- Click Apply and complete the online application.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for interview or recruiter updates.
