C# / .Net Programmer - Las Vegas - Full-time / Part-time

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)
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including coding, testing, debugging and documenting programs

Participates in requirements gathering, program design, and database design. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

The individual performs a variety of complicated tasks including production support and troubleshooting

Uses technical knowledge and experience to resolve development and support issues

May lead and direct the work of others, including code reviews and mentoring other staff on industry best practices

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected to accomplish goals

Participate in setting technical standards, create detailed design documents, and be the highest escalation for troubleshooting technical issues

Use best practices and experience to design, code, build, and test software solutions
Determine best technical solutions and document detailed design based on requirements
Lead application build team for selected projects
Solid organizational skills and focus on accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Providing accurate and timely estimates for tasks
Provide support and leadership in critical production support issue resolution. Role will be final escalation point for supporting application and performing root cause analysis
Support the team for application availability, reliability and stability on a 7 by 24 by 365 basis
Conduct or facilitate root cause analysis on all in-scope incidents and recommend a corrective action plan
Lead team efforts to achieve timely resolution of all production issues meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements
Conduct code review to ensure the work delivered by the team is of high quality standards
Mentor other developers on coding standards, problem solving, and application architecture

Required Qualifications:


Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years of development and testing experience in C# / .Net programming language
3+ years of experience working with Sybase or/and SQL Database
3+ years of Senior level Applications Developer experience
3+ years of SDLC experience
3+ years Database Design/Programming (Stored Procedures)
Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare Industry Experience
TriZetto Facets Application experience
Healthcare EDI Experience
Crystal reports Experience
Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is 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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