Software Engineer - Mainframe

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.

This role is responsible for supporting UMR's Claim, Eligibility, & Billing applications in a Mainframe environment. Resource must have strong analytical skills and strong communication skills to work with our UMR business partners and deliver work as expected. Resource must be able to work independently and incorporate AI tools into daily activities to solve complex business problems in a very dynamic work environment.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Solid understanding of software engineering processes: Design patterns, algorithms, data structures, schemas and queries, system design, unit testing, code reviews, agile and dev-ops
• Analyze business requirements to develop software solutions that tackle complex business problems
• Experience with end-to-end project handling
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies
• Provide support for application maintenance and support new development
• Resolve production issues and perform root cause analysis to meet strict SLA's (Service Level Agreements)
• Available for production deployments and troubleshooting during off hours/weekends
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or Engineering related field
• 3 years of experience working within the Software Development Life Cycle
• 3 years of experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, Rest API on an IBM Mainframe
• 3 years of experience with Mainframe tools such as XPEDITER, Endevor, & TSO/ISPF
• 3 years of experience with Performance techniques, Tuning requests
• 1 years of experience with Github Copilot

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and configuration management practices
• Experience supporting mission-critical data and analytics platforms, including incident management and RCA
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)
• Experience operating in security- and compliance-driven environments, including RBAC, audit controls, and governance
• Prior experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical lead within DevOps or platform initiatives
• Solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability in large-scale production environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
• Exposure to AI-enabled DevOps or AIOps, including automated remediation, intelligent monitoring, or predictive analytics
• Familiarity with GenAI tools for AI-assisted troubleshooting, pipeline optimization, or operational insights

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Compensation and Benefits

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). The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment.

Additional Information

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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