Optum is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work remotely within the United States from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. You will design and develop scalable applications using .NET and .NET Core, build and maintain microservices-based architectures, and create RESTful APIs and backend services. You will deploy applications in Azure, work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, and write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas. You will participate in on-call rotations, provide production support and root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product. You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation, ensure code quality through reviews and testing, and mentor junior developers. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions with a focus on responsible use of AI. Telecommuting is allowed within the U.S., with adherence to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or IT, 8+ years of experience with .NET/C#, 5+ years with ASP.NET Core and Web APIs, 5+ years with SQL and performance tuning, 5+ years with REST API design, 3+ years with CI/CD and DevOps, 3+ years with Git, 2+ years with microservices, 2+ years with Docker and Kubernetes, and 2+ years with Azure or another cloud platform (AWS or GCP). Preferred qualifications include experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, Service Bus), troubleshooting production issues in distributed systems, monitoring tools, and security best practices in cloud applicatio

Optum is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work remotely within the United States from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. You will design and develop scalable applications using .NET and .NET Core, build and maintain microservices-based architectures, and create RESTful APIs and backend services. You will deploy applications in Azure, work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, and write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas. You will participate in on-call rotations, provide production support and root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product. You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation, ensure code quality through reviews and testing, and mentor junior developers. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions with a focus on responsible use of AI. Telecommuting is allowed within the U.S., with adherence to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or IT, 8+ years of experience with .NET/C#, 5+ years with ASP.NET Core and Web APIs, 5+ years with SQL and performance tuning, 5+ years with REST API design, 3+ years with CI/CD and DevOps, 3+ years with Git, 2+ years with microservices, 2+ years with Docker and Kubernetes, and 2+ years with Azure or another cloud platform (AWS or GCP). Preferred qualifications include experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, Service Bus), troubleshooting production issues in distributed systems, monitoring tools, and security best practices in cloud applicatio