Sr Software Engineer
UnitedHealth Group
- Location
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
Skills
About this role
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization 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
Technical Delivery: Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality software solutions aligned with business and architectural standards Own end‑to‑end delivery of complex features or systems, from requirements through production support Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following best practices and coding standards Perform code reviews to ensure quality, performance, security, and reliability Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues and provide root‑cause analysis Architecture & Design: Contribute to system and application architecture decisions Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and cloud‑ready where applicable Collaborate with architects on long‑term technical roadmaps Collaboration & Leadership:: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams Translate business requirements into technical solutions Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers Influence engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives Quality, Security & Compliance:: Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, performance, and compliance requirements Participate in audits, security reviews, and risk assessments as needed Promote test automation, CI/CD, and DevOps practices Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI 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
Undergrad college degree 5+ years of experience working with the ServiceNow platform 5+ years of Hands‑on experience developing, configuring, and maintaining ServiceNow applications 5+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments 5+ years of experience with ServiceNow scripting like JavaScript, Glide API, Business Rule, Script Includes, Client Scripts, UI Policies 5+ years of experience developing and configuring: Forms, lists, tables, and workflows, Flow Designer, Notifications and SLAs 5+ years of Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow Update Sets and application deployment Preferred Qualification: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers Influence engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. 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 hourly pay for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.