.Net Applications Developer - Minnetonka, MN; Windsor, CT or US Telecommute - Full-time / Part-time

Position Description:
Is it important to you to create an application that will benefit millions of people? At Optum, you are empowered to do your best! You will work with an elite team to create applications using the newest and latest technologies.
If you have a solid track record for innovation and accomplishment, we are eager to speak with you! We hire talented coding professionals who are looking to advance their careers by working for the best company in the healthcare industry. You will have the most opportunities to grow and develop your career while using the skills that you have obtained thus far. Being a leader in healthcare IT, it is always challenging and exciting here at Optum in creating the healthcare system of tomorrow. Join us and start doing your life's best work. (sm)What is DevOps? It's development, QA, and operations working together to expedite development and problem resolution.
 The responsibility of a DevOps Team Member is to ensure the successful deployment of software application modifications as well as provide Release Notes Documentation to the Business and End Users. The DevOps Team Member will also be responsible for Tier 1 Support of the applications providing small break-fix development and/or small PLM (Process Lifecycle Management) type work as well as working closely with the Development and Q&A Testing TeamsPrimary Responsibilities:

Responsible for the successful delivery/release of new features/projects to the STAGE and PRODUCTION environments
Utilize TFS Release Management Tools to successfully deploy/release code handed off from the Development Team into the STAGE and PRODUCTION Environments
Notify the necessary individuals from the Business when a Deployment has been completed and provide feature documentation for that current release
Support the end product after its' release to STAGE and PRODUCTION environments after the Developer Warranty period of 90 days from Production Release on a Tier 1 level
Ability to smoke test the released features/product after deployment to ensure that the deployment was truly successful
Work closely with the Development and Q&A Testing Team to ensure that the deployment is successful
Ability to write feature documentation and Release Notes that is provided to the Business/Application End Users upon deployment of a new version of the application.
Provide small break-fix development and small PLM type development

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of .NET Framework Development in VB/C#
2+ years of experience with .NET Framework Development in VB/C#
1+ year of experience with SQL Server Databases
 Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS)
Experience in Scrum or other Agile development methodology
Software Release Documentation skills experience
Team Foundation Server (TFS) Release Management experienceTechnology 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
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.