Java Developer (with Cordys) - Eden Prairie, MN - Full-time / Part-time

You’re a problem solver. You’re an innovator.  You’re always looking for the next significant area of technological challenge.  It’s a wonder that you’re not already working with Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, because we’re all about what you care most about. Here, you can bring your passion for innovation to an Agile environment where some 12,000+ of the smartest people you'll ever work with are teamed up to help make the health care system work better for everyone.
 
Join us as a Senior Software Engineer and you'll have more and better opportunities to showcase your technical expertise as we work to change the way our businesses and consumers engage with technology. You will be challenged with delivering high quality software solutions in any of number of rapidly evolving technology areas, to include Big Data, the Cloud, and Mobile.
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Perform all phases of software engineering including requirements analysis, application design, code development and testing

Work very closely with architecture groups and drive solutions

Participate in an Agile / Scrum methodology to deliver high - quality software releases through Sprints

Mentor and guide other software engineers within the team
There are considerable hurdles when working within such a large, highly regulated environment.  We need to be consistent in selection and use of tools and methodologies.  We also need to be incredibly disciplined in data systems security.  But all in all, the challenges here will ensure that every day is different and exciting.

Required Qualifications:


 3+ years of software engineering experience with Java Development

Experience working in an Agile environment

Demonstrated success designing and building high-quality commercial software applications

Expertise across the entire SLDC

Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
Preferred Qualifications:


Understanding of SOA design principles

Working knowledge of API's

Experience in the health care industry
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.
 
 
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