Development team member jobs in Hempstead, NY

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. As a Software Engineer you will be part of the team that is improving provider experience within applications on the UHC Provider Portal. If you ever wanted to be part of major application redesign, this is the position for you. From solution design, to development, performance tuning, acceptance test and implementation you will be and hands on agent of change. Primary Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and continuously improve software Translate product concepts into project commitments that deliver incremental value to our customers frequently and with high quality Participate in Agile / Scrum methodology to deliver high-quality software releases Performing all phases of software engineering including requirements analysis, application design, code, test, deploy, and support Review code and provide feedback relative to best practices and improving performance Troubleshoot production support issues post-deployment and come up with solutions as required Be innovative in solution design and development to meet the needs of the business Working very closely with Architecture group and driving technical solutions Expected to adapt in dynamic and collaborative work environment and make independent decision Collaborate to meet project timelines Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation 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: Undergraduate degree 2+ years of coding experience with one or more of the following languages, Java with a willingness and ability to learn new ones 2+ years of experience in solid understanding of engineering fundamentals: unit testing, code reviews, Agile and DevOps 2+ years of experience working with at least one of the following: continuous integration / continuous delivery tools, REST API development, serverless architecture, containerization, IaC, public / private cloud, application observability and / or messaging / stream architecture 2+ years of experience working within an Agile / Scrum Methodology Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in the healthcare industry Experience working in Unix / Linux environments Experience with the following: Streaming technology i.e. Kafka Cloud - Open Shift Database - NoSQL Microservice architecture Web Development - React, Angular Business rule engine experience Development experience in Java and related tools / software Understanding of distributed architecture design principles Soft Skills: Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences 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 salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO, #RED