Associate Software Engineer

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Your primary role will be software development, system integration, DevOps, and quality assurance for our Enterprise Medical Imaging Viewers.
If you reside in Metro Vancouver, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain application software, backend services, web services, and modern web clients
• Incorporate the use of AI appropriately to speed efficiency, quality, and outcomes in the software development process, reporting, and daily activities
• Collaborate with developers, testers, product owners, and operations teams to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions
• Analyze requirements and designs to create test cases, troubleshoot issues, and implement bug fixes
• Contribute to automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure for efficient deployments
• Work with enterprise tools for application lifecycle management (eg, defect tracking, requirements, code management)
• Gain exposure to healthcare domain standards and regulations, including ISO quality systems
• Build domain knowledge in medical imaging and workflow systems, critical for patient care 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:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 2+ years of professional experience with C#
• 1+ years of experience in JavaScript or TypeScript

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of C++ development experience 1+ years of C++ development experience
• Medical care experience (any roll, but especially Medical Imaging exposure)
• Curiosity and enthusiasm

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Canada Residents Only: The salary range for Canada residents is $49,300 to $102,500 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
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.
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