Director Software Engineering

UnitedHealth Group

10+ yrs Hyderabad Full Time Hybrid (office + remote)
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Posted : today
Actively hiring

Job description

Join Optum, a global leader in health optimization, where technology meets care to empower millions toward healthier lives. Our mission is to connect individuals with essential resources, pharmacy benefits, and data, fostering well-being.

Experience a collaborative culture alongside talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Make a tangible impact on communities worldwide by advancing global health optimization. Embrace a journey of caring, connecting, and growing together.

UnitedHealth Group is dedicated to improving health outcomes and making the healthcare system more effective for everyone. We champion equitable care and strive to eliminate health disparities, reflecting our core mission to help people live healthier lives.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage software engineering teams, driving large-scale technology initiatives with a focus on enterprise-grade software solutions. Implement Agile development practices, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines to enhance efficiency and delivery.

Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Ensure robust software architecture, API development, and seamless integration patterns.

Oversee multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic enterprise setting, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder management skills. Effectively communicate and present technical strategies to influence leaders across business and technical domains.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field is required; equivalent experience will be considered.

Possess 10+ years of comprehensive software engineering experience, with a demonstrable track record of increasing leadership responsibilities. A minimum of 5 years of experience leading software engineering teams, managers, and significant technology programs is essential.

Proven expertise in delivering enterprise-grade software solutions within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong understanding of software architecture, API development, distributed systems, microservices, and integration patterns is crucial.

Demonstrated success in managing multiple initiatives simultaneously within a fast-paced enterprise environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational leadership skills are necessary, alongside solid stakeholder management capabilities to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Skills

Software EngineeringLeadershipCloud Environments (AWSAzureGoogle Cloud)Agile MethodologiesDevOpsCI/CDSoftware ArchitectureAPI DevelopmentDistributed SystemsMicroservicesIntegration PatternsStakeholder ManagementCommunicationPresentation SkillsOrganizational Leadership

Good to Have

Contact Center TechnologiesCustomer Experience TechnologiesOmnichannel EngagementRouting SystemsWorkforce OptimizationCustomer Service TechnologiesCloud TransformationEnterprise ModernizationMission-Critical PlatformsAIAutomationConversational PlatformsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesPlatform EngineeringEnterprise Integration Frameworks

Highlights

  • Actively hiring

More Details

RoleDirector Software Engineering
IndustryHealthcare
DepartmentSoftware Development, General Management
Employment TypeFull Time, Hybrid (office + remote)

About the Company

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