Lead multiple global software engineering teams to migrate monolithic systems to microservices, modernize legacy apps, and move on-premises systems to cloud. Provide technical leadership, review architectures and code, ensure delivery on time and budget, implement DevOps/CI/CD practices, manage risks, and maintain software quality and reliability.
Requisition Number: 2373645
Senior Manager Software Engineering - Schaumburg, IL - 2373645
EMPLOYER: Optum Services Inc.
JOB TITLE: Senior Manager Software Engineering
LOCATION: 1600 McConnor Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (Position allows for partial telecommuting out of the Schaumburg, Illinois office)
DUTIES: Lead multiple global software engineering teams. Interact with stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations. Ensure the delivery of commitments on time and within budget. Oversee the migration from monolithic systems to a microservices-based architecture. Foster a culture of reliability and quality within the team. Review and provide feedback on architectural designs and decisions made by the team. Document high level architecture and design when needed. Maintain a broad understanding of the business and how applications/assets drive. Modernize several legacy applications using latest technology stack and oversee migration of apps from On-premises onto Cloud. Conduct thorough code reviews with the team members. Build roadmap for the new initiatives and release calendar. Provide strong leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers. Provide technical guidance and support to the team, helping to resolve complex technical issues and making informed decisions. Ensure software engineering processes adhere to quality standards and best practices. Identify potential risks and issues that may impact software development projects and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact. Supervises reports. Position allows for partial telecommuting out of the Schaumburg, Illinois office.
REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Applications, Computer engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a technology-related occupation. Position requires 3 years of experience in the following: Software and Cloud Engineering; Software development methodologies; Java, Web services (soap & Restful), J2EE, XML, Spring, Spring Batch, spring boot microservices, Azure Function Apps and Azure Logic Apps; Cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Open Shift; Cloud-based architecture and services; DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD); Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes; Software testing methodologies including Waterfall model, V-Model and Agile Model; and Software testing tools, AccelQ Automation tool, Selenium, SoapUI, Rational Functional tester and Load runner.
RATE OF PAY: $166,650.00-$244,440.00/per year
Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2373645
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Senior Manager Software Engineering - Schaumburg, IL - 2373645
EMPLOYER: Optum Services Inc.
JOB TITLE: Senior Manager Software Engineering
LOCATION: 1600 McConnor Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (Position allows for partial telecommuting out of the Schaumburg, Illinois office)
DUTIES: Lead multiple global software engineering teams. Interact with stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations. Ensure the delivery of commitments on time and within budget. Oversee the migration from monolithic systems to a microservices-based architecture. Foster a culture of reliability and quality within the team. Review and provide feedback on architectural designs and decisions made by the team. Document high level architecture and design when needed. Maintain a broad understanding of the business and how applications/assets drive. Modernize several legacy applications using latest technology stack and oversee migration of apps from On-premises onto Cloud. Conduct thorough code reviews with the team members. Build roadmap for the new initiatives and release calendar. Provide strong leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers. Provide technical guidance and support to the team, helping to resolve complex technical issues and making informed decisions. Ensure software engineering processes adhere to quality standards and best practices. Identify potential risks and issues that may impact software development projects and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact. Supervises reports. Position allows for partial telecommuting out of the Schaumburg, Illinois office.
REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Applications, Computer engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a technology-related occupation. Position requires 3 years of experience in the following: Software and Cloud Engineering; Software development methodologies; Java, Web services (soap & Restful), J2EE, XML, Spring, Spring Batch, spring boot microservices, Azure Function Apps and Azure Logic Apps; Cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Open Shift; Cloud-based architecture and services; DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD); Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes; Software testing methodologies including Waterfall model, V-Model and Agile Model; and Software testing tools, AccelQ Automation tool, Selenium, SoapUI, Rational Functional tester and Load runner.
RATE OF PAY: $166,650.00-$244,440.00/per year
Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2373645
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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