Software Engineer - Mainframe

About this role

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Software Engineer isresponsible for supporting UMR's Claim, Eligibility, & Billing applications in a Mainframe environment. Resource must have strong analytical skills and strong communication skills to work with our UMR business partners and deliver work as expected. Resource must be able to work independently and incorporate AI tools into daily activities to solve complex business problems in a very dynamic work environment.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute\* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Solid understanding of software engineering processes: Design patterns, algorithms, data structures, schemas and queries, system design, unit testing, code reviews, agile and dev-ops
• Analyze business requirements to develop software solutions that tackle complex business problems
• Experience with end-to-end project handling
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies
• Provide support for application maintenance and support new development
• Resolve production issues and perform root cause analysis to meet strict SLA's (Service Level Agreements)
• Available for production deployments and troubleshooting during off hours/weekends

Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

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