Hiring: Senior Software Engineer - Remote Company: Optum Location: Brentwood, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:37:20 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : .NET, AWS, Angular, Azure, C#, CI/CD, Data Pipeline, Docker, Event-Driven, Kafka, Kubernetes, Machine Learning, SQL Server, Systems Design About the job Experience: •5+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, building, and deploying enterprise-scale software applications •3+ years of hands-on backend development experience using C# and the .NET framework/Core •3+ years of experience with relational database development and query optimization using Microsoft SQL Server •2+ years of experience building modern frontend web interfaces using Angular •2+ years of experience developing event-driven applications or real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka Required Skills: •Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack enterprise software solutions utilizing C#, Angular, SQL Server, and Apache Kafka •Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and intelligent automation to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible AI usage •Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and technologies to streamline software engineering workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement •Build high-performance event-driven architectures utilizing Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and integration across enterprise platforms •Evaluate emerging technical trends, modern AI developments, and framework updates to inform solution design and strategic innovation •Implement robust database structures, stored procedures, and optimized queries using Microsoft SQL Server to support mission-critical data processing and analytics •Partner cross-functionally with product managers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into reliable, scalable software designs •Participate in technical design reviews, enforce clean code standards, and provide guidance and mentorship to engineering team members Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field •Proven solid analytical, system design, problem-solving, and collaborative communication skills •All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy •This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. Compensation: •$91,700 - $163,700 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!