Principal Software Engineer - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This pivotal role will collaborate with the SI PACS software development team as a senior technical expert, working closely with all engineering and development teams to ensure that all development aligns with the organization's technology strategy, principles, and policies. As a senior technical expert, you will support a cloud-native PACS system, a medical imaging device with a global installation base. Your contributions will not only enhance the quality of our product but also shape our future direction by supporting key initiatives for our overall growth strategy. You will lead, support, and critique secure design reviews to ensure our software is designed to the highest quality standards. You will provide technical leadership and architectural oversight on key projects, mentor and support staff in the secure development of new or existing solutions and solve some of our toughest challenges. Additionally, you will collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional departments such as quality, risk, product management, and operations to align technical solutions with our business goals.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within Canada (except for the Saskatchewan province) as you take on some tough challenges. Preference is to be remote in Vancouver, but will also consider other areas in Canada.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance on complex technical issues, ensuring the team adheres to best practices and maintains high standards in software development.
• Architectural Support: Design and oversee the architecture of software systems, making crucial decisions that impact scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Mentorship: Mentor and support other engineers, fostering skill development and career growth within the team.
• Innovation: Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and methodologies, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as product management and operations, to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Problem Solving: Tackle the most challenging problems, often acting as the go-to person for resolving critical issues.
• Strategic Vision: Contribute to the long-term technical strategy of the organization, ensuring the team’s work aligns with the company’s overall objectives.
• Proof of Concept: Develop proof-of-concept solutions to validate new ideas and technologies, ensuring feasibility and effectiveness before full-scale implementation.
• Code Reviewing: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Threat Model Reviewing: Support the structured approach to identify and assess system design with respect to security threats.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in developing production solutions.
• 7+ years of practical experience in NodeJS.
• 5+ years of experience in working with SQL and NoSQL database solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in developing secure cloud-based solutions on GCP.
• 5+ Years of experience working with geographically distributed teams.
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile software development teams.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps methodologies such as GitHub, Jenkins, CI/CD.
• 5+ years of experience applying practical secure cloud design patterns to solutions.
• 4+ years of professional experience in working with JavaScript.
• 3+ years of professional experience in working with TypeScript.
• 3+ years of experience in test automation strategies for cloud solutions.
• 3+ years of experience securing cloud solutions in line with industry standards.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GCP Professional Cloud Architect / Cloud Developer or similar certificate holder.
• Practical experience in promoting and building an inclusive culture.
• Experience in developing solutions in regulated industries (Healthcare).
• Practical experience in working with message-based pub/sub systems.
• Experience in the development of threat model and threat analysis.
• Proven solid communicator with the ability to explain complex ideas and solutions.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Canada Residents Only: The salary range for Canada residents is $XXX to $XXX annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

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.

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