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Unitedhealth group is a company that’s on the riseWe’re expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we thinkHere, innovation isn’t about another gadget, it’s about transforming the health care industry to improve the lives and health of othersReady to make a difference? make yourself at home with us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)
Optumlabs serves as unitedhealth group’s research and development hubOur vision is to create the most effective, affordable, equitable, and engaging health care solutions that improve patient health outcomes and experience, enhance provider experience, bolster health equity, and make health care more affordableOur teams leverage big data insights, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and disruptive product development while capitalizing on engineering, clinical, and scientific innovations to build innovative health solutions.
If you are located in wa, ca, mn, or ny, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary responsibilities:
Lead, inspire and set the vision for the optum lab’s architecture and technical roadmap
You will be responsible for transformative changes to our architecture and drive optumlabs’ technical strategy
You will evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or existing technologies and tools, influence other principals, directors and their technical teams to build the right systems that can scale to the needs of the business
Design, develop and deliver strategically significant or demanding software that changes how we engineer solutions
Build exemplary architecture solutions in terms of efficiency, stability, extensibility, and the ability to evolve over time
Their coding practices are exemplary in terms of code organization, clarity, simplicity, error handling, and documentation
Able to decompose significantly complex engineering problems into straightforward solutions
Can take the lead on projects that may require the work of several teams to implement
Able to take responsibility for the overall architecture of a major product or small organization, aligning the teams that own that software towards a coherent system strategy
Ability to decompose a software architecture into components that can be owned and developed by different engineering teams
Able to communicate component divisions in a way that allows individual teams to work mostly independentlyCurrent on advanced technical issues, technologies, and trends
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 in computer science or related field
15+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of leading large-scale projects
Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, high-quality systems
Demonstrated exceptional communication skills
Proven excellent problem-solving skills
Experienced as a highly organized individual
Preferred qualifications:
Advanced degree in computer science, or related field
3+ years of experience as leader or leaders for technical, customer facing roles with demonstrated experiences hiring and developing key talent
Demonstrated experience working cross-group with director and vp-level technical leaders
Highly skilled and experienced at creating internal alignment across roles (engineering, product, marketing, finance, etc.) for strategic projects
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences at the c-level
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills
Solid problem-solving skills; the ability to analyze problems and develop actionable and appropriate tactical plans quickly
Unitedhealth group requires all new hires and employees to report their covid-19 vaccination status.
Our values
We lead with diversity, inclusion and compassion
At optumlabs, we are dedicated to building teams where every individual is recognized for their unique experience and contributionsOur leadership principles underscore our commitment to inclusion, encouraging us to “walk in each other’s shoes” and open doors for our peers.
Unitedhealth group supports local, regional, and national organizations that share these values through joint initiatives, event and program participation, volunteerism and givingThrough our connected communities, employees can connect with others who have similar – or different – life experiences and backgroundsThese groups are led by peers, supported by human capital and championed by leaders.
We invest in talent
Managers at every level are committed to their roles as talent stewards who help guide and nurture professional developmentWe want our employees to reach their highest level of potential just as they help us reach oursJoin optumlabs and you’ll be part of a culture that prizes innovation and works with uncompromising integrity.
At optumlabs, employees are our first customersThat’s why we offer virtual work environments – to provide work/life flexibility via telecommutingWhile it can be a struggle to be a telecommuter, it can also provide enormous benefits for your personal and professional life.
Careers at unitedhealth groupWe have modest goals: improve the lives of othersChange the landscape of health care foreverLeave the world a better place than we found itSuch aspirations tend to attract a certain type of personCrazy talentedCompassionateDrivenTo these select few, we offer the global reach, resources and can-do culture of a fortune 5 companyWe provide an environment where you`re empowered to be your bestWe encourage you to take risksAnd we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performanceWe believe the most important is the opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)
*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.
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 workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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