Manager Software Engineering

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.

Primary Responsibilities :

• People & Team LeadershipLead 10-15 engineers across one or more Agile squads; grow high‑performing, inclusive teamsHire, onboard, mentor, and develop engineers / tech leads; drive career paths, feedback, and succession planningFoster a culture of ownership, learning, psychological safety, and continuous improvement
• Delivery & ExecutionOwn end‑to‑end delivery for roadmap commitments (scope, schedule, quality, risk)Establish and track engineering OKRs and DORA metrics (lead time, deployment frequency, MTTR, change fail rate)Run Agile ceremonies effectively; remove impediments; ensure predictable velocity and outcome‑based planningManage on‑call rotation, incident reviews (PIRs), and production readiness
• Engineering ExcellenceChampion cloud‑native patterns (12‑factor, microservices), API‑first design, and automated testing (unit / integration / e2e)Drive CI / CD, trunk‑based development, and gated releases; improve reliability via observability and SLIs / SLOsEnforce coding standards, code reviews, and documentation; reduce tech debt with measurable targets
• Architecture, Security & CompliancePartner with architects on scalable, cost‑efficient designs (multi‑AZ, Kubernetes, messaging / streaming, caching)Embed security by design (DevSecOps, SAST / DAST, secrets mgmt, vulnerability remediation); ensure HIPAA / PHI compliancePromote privacy, data governance, and audit readiness; adopt platform guardrails and reusable components
• Stakeholder & Business LeadershipCollaborate with Product / Design to define scope, prioritize value, and align on success criteriaCommunicate status, risks, and decisions crisply to senior stakeholders; influence via data‑driven insightsManage vendor partners (if applicable); uphold SLAs and quality standards
• Financials & OperationsTrack cloud and tooling spend; drive FinOps and cost‑per‑transaction optimizationBudget for headcount, licenses, and capacity; ensure efficient utilization

Report operational health : uptime, error budgets, incident trends, quality and SLA adherence

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.