Cloud Lead Software Engineer

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) UHG is a Fortune 5 Company and ranked first in the healthcare industry. We are seeking an experienced a cutting-edge Lead Cloud Engineer to join the HealthCare Cloud Data Platforms team to assist us building out new functionality for our various Kafka offerings on-prem and in the cloud. The position can be based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota or if you are located in CST or EST, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical curiosity and an ability to troubleshoot the unknown
• Works closely with other functions to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps
• Works well in a less structured environment with more complex issues
• Be an active participant on the Scrum teams
• Utilize solid development skills and gain an understanding of software architecture using Kafka
• Deliver on customer commitments and help them troubleshoot their platform clusters
• Help establish an enterprise wide offering of Kafka
• Take leadership of initiatives and drive team to delivery 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:
  • 7+ years of experience in the software engineering profession (developer/software engineer)
  • 4+ years of leadership and SME experience
  • 3+ years of experience working with Kafka
  • 3+ years of experience with a public cloud platform, such as AWS, Azure or GCP
  • 3+ years of experience with CICD Tooling
  • 3+ years of experience working with Kubernetes Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in a computer science or technical field or 10+ years of IT equivalent work experience
    • Healthcare knowledge or experience
    • Healthcare systems
    • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm) *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary/hourly range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. 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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