Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Tech develops innovative healthcare technology solutions, including data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity capabilities. The Lead Software Engineer will lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable front-end applications for healthcare providers, while driving AI-powered features, performance optimization, technical strategy, and engineering mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of modern, responsive front-end user interfaces using React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and intelligent front-end features to address complex business challenges, emphasizing responsible use of AI
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and automated development workflows to streamline code delivery, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous engineering improvement
• Evaluate emerging software engineering trends and front-end technologies to inform technical strategy, solution design, and architectural innovation
• Drive front-end performance optimization, cross-browser compatibility, web accessibility (WCAG), and seamless integration with RESTful APIs and microservices
• Provide technical leadership, architectural oversight, and code reviews, mentoring software engineers to maintain high standards of code quality and front-end best practices

Skills

• * Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of equivalent software engineering experience
• * 4.5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on front-end web application development
• * 3+ years of hands-on experience building web applications using React and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• * 3+ years of experience integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIs and microservices
• * 2+ years of experience with modern front-end state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API) and testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library)
• * 2+ years of experience building scalable applications or intelligent user interfaces using modern software design patterns
• * Knowledge of software architecture and design
• * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
• * Experience in digital health, healthcare provider platforms, or health IT domains
• * Experience developing AI-powered features, smart UI components, or integrating ML models into web applications
• * Proficiency with TypeScript and modern CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, SASS)
• * Knowledge of front-end performance tuning, automated CI/CD pipelines, and web accessibility standards (WCAG 21)

Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• Development for other roles you may be interested in

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