Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges.

As a Senior Manager, Software Engineering within the ORX and OFS Technology team under OptumRx Technology, you will lead software engineering teams focused on delivering high-quality, scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with technical leads, onshore partners, deployment, and infrastructure teams to drive architectural design, optimize application performance, and align technology solutions with business needs. By incorporating enterprise-approved productivity tools and modern technology stacks-such as React, Java, Spring Boot, and Azure cloud services-you will foster a continuous improvement mindset and guide your team in building end-to-end product solutions that elevate pharmacy benefits and healthcare technology.

If you are located in Canada, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. Lead a software engineering team in building and supporting high-quality, scalable, resilient, and performant applications Understand business, customer, and technical requirements and assist in analyzing existing solutions to address operational needs Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Tech Leads on application architecture design and architectural decision-making Implement distributed, scalable solutions that adhere to robust performance standards and mitigate security vulnerabilities Leverage enterprise-approved tools and technologies to streamline workflows,



automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement Work closely with Tech Leads, onshore partners, deployment, and infrastructure teams across the full product lifecycle, including deployment, post-deployment, and maintenance Provide technical support and guidance to team members, helping resolve complex technical issues and driving pillar-level initiatives Participate actively in Sprint Ceremonies, adhering to Agile (Scrum) software development methodologies and industry best practices Share collective accountability for end-to-end product quality and comply with all company policies, procedures, and employment terms 10+ years of experience in software engineering leadership or senior technical roles driving scalable application design and team throughput 10+ years of full-stack development experience designing and architecting enterprise applications using React and Java (including Spring Boot and microservices) 10+ years of experience working with NextJs, GraphQL APIs, TypeScript, and MongoDB 10+ years of knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and application deployment on Azure cloud platforms using GitHub Actions 10+ years of understanding of Agile (Scrum) software development methodologies and industry best practices 3+ years of knowledge of IBMi platforms and languages (SYNON, IBMi - COBOL/DB2/CL/RPG)



Knowledge of frontend and backend unit testing frameworks (e.g., JEST, Mocha, React Testing Library) Knowledge of Python scripting and infrastructure automation using Terraform scripts Knowledge of Kubernetes container orchestration, DevOps principles, and observability/monitoring tools Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, up-to-date software design patterns, and enterprise integration best practices Proven exposure to AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Codex-based copilots, or Claude AI agents) to enhance productivity in React (frontend) and Java (backend) development 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 $108,500 - $225,200 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #

📌 Senior Manager Software Engineering - Remote (Winnipeg)
🏢 Optum
📍 Winnipeg