Lead Solutions Analyst / Architect - Basking Ridge, NJ

At Optum, we are focused on doing things that have not been done yet; helping improve lives in ways that were unthinkable until we thought of them. Do you enjoy working with an elite team, empowered to do your best? If so, please consider this your opportunity to see your ideas come to life. Optum is known for its innovative approach to health care.
Widely regarded as innovators and thought leaders, our executive team has served in key administration roles, on the boards of national and community - based organizations, and in a number of advocacy roles for health care and community - based organizations. We have spent decades investing in the technology and information capabilities that help us bring new ideas to market faster; we have developed solutions that are practical today and scalable for tomorrow; and we have created collaborative teams dedicated to innovation across each of our businesses to share our best thinking. The world will never be the same. And neither should you.
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Lead agile initiatives, specifically focusing on quality in design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, delivery and support, as part of the enterprise quality applications tools team

Manage the efficient and effective applications and tools consistent with established specifications and business requirements

Key contributor in requirements definition of most complex business initiatives

Works at highest technical advisory level on the most difficult analysis and design assignments

Leads establishment of systems development protocols and / or selection of systems management approach involving major company investments

Works with business partners to document complex company - wide acceptance test plans

Functions as the lead to coordinate the work of both onshore and offshore resources

Perform advisory role on complex projects

Plan, organize and lead technical aspects of large scale projects to successful conclusion

Lead others toward technical accomplishment, as a collaborative project team, in order to achieve project goals

Adapt quickly to fast - paced change

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience working on a development team
3+ years of experience working in large complex environments
Strong Project management skills
C - level interface and presentation skills
Very strong understanding of distributed technologies & architecture
Solid analytical, problem - solving and financial analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to identify risks and work with business and technical partners to mitigate those risks
Experience working on an agile team
Experience with analyzing and driving timely resolution of defects to meet release criteria
Experience with status reports and communication to multiple audiences
Experience working with business requirements and building test criteria based on these requirements
Excellent written and verbal skill, including meeting facilitation for groups of individuals from all levels of the organization, in person or over the phone
Ability to influence decisions from top down and bottom up
Ability to build and manage relationships across a large enterprise
Technology 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.
 
Job Keywords: Lead Solutions Analyst / Architect, development, project management skills, agile, Basking Ridge, NJ, New Jersey