Sr. Java Applications Developer - Eden Prairie, MN

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)
In this role, you will be involved in developing innovative business solutions by creating new applications, modifying existing applications and providing post production support. Predominantly you will be designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting all types of applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver value to our organization.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Evaluate business requirements and prepare the detailed functional and technical specifications that follow project guidelines
Work closely with Developers and Quality Assurance Analysts to ensure requirements and design are completely understood
Communicate design to all stakeholders and varying levels of the organization
Act as the liaison between Business and Systems Analysts, Developers and project management groups
Present and evaluate design solutions objectively and facilitate conflict resolution
Work closely with business teams to strategize solutions that support long term business objectives
Ensure IT deliverables align with business requirements with measurable results
Collaborate with QA team to ensure testing efforts align with system deliveries and business processes
Partner with Developers, System Analysts, Business Analysts, Technical Delivery Owners, Product Owners and Business SME’s to develop a robust Systems Integration test plan in an Scrum agile development environment
Responsible for developing integration test scenarios, QA project plan, coordinating test data setup, environment readiness, test execution and issue resolution
Lead/Guide Junior Quality Engineers to develop and implement Quality test strategy, test plan
Responsible to System / Integration test REST API’s, User interface, Database, reporting, ETL / Batch technology components
Responsible to work with various healthcare domain teams: Member, Provider, Network, Claims, Products, Benefits, Finance and Reporting teams so we have robust test plan and test outcomes
Perform complex testing with EDI X12 ((274, 278, 834, 837 etc) / JSON / XML API transactions
Explore new tools and capabilities to automate System integration testing so it supports continuous delivery / DevOps software development methodology
Participate and provide input in system analysis, design walkthroughs and Code reviews
Come up with innovative ideas / suggestions to resolve complex integration issues / defects
Present System - integration test results to the project teams and Business / IT leaders
Comply with standards of the software development life cycle, DevOps and continuous delivery process
Meet or exceed all defined target test goals and milestone dates for the project in order to ensure its overall success
 

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of Quality Assurance testing experience in a web application environment testing User Interface, Database, Web services, API’s, Batch / ETL components
1+ years of hands - on testing experience working with complex XML / JSON, MQ interface, EDI X12, SQL transactions
1+ years of hands - on experience working with UNIX operating system and writing DB SQL scripts
1+ years of hands - on scripting / coding experience in any one of the below Java automation testing tools such as Spock, Groovy, Selenium, Gatling, JUnit, Geb, Cucumber, C++, .Net or other similar tools which uses object oriented programs
1+ years of experience writing test plans and test cases
Exposure to incremental agile software development methodologies
Prior experience in working closely with Developers and Architects in solving software defects
Experience in creating and implementing testing methodologies, processes to solve testing problem in hand
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) / System Development Life Cycle
Proficiency with MS Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint
1+ years of Relational Database experience
Strong troubleshooting and reasoning skills; the ability to debug and resolve difficult technical problems
Ability to work independently
Ability to anticipate problems proactively and take appropriate actions to mitigate negative impact
Health care industry experience
 
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: Sr. Java Applications Developer, User Interface, Database, Web services, API’s, Batch / ETL components, XML / JSON, MQ interface, EDI X12, SQL transactions,Spock, Groovy, Selenium, Gatling, JUnit, Geb, Cucumber, C++, .Net , Java, agile, SDLC, relational database, health care, Eden Prairie, MN, Minnesota