Software Engineer

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.

Location: Remote Nationwide

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support system integrations using HL7, FHIR, APIs, and interface engines such as **Corepoint**, Rhapsody, and Mirth
• Maintain reliable data exchange between EHR platforms (e.g., Epic) and downstream systems, including lab, imaging, cardiology, and ancillary applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve interface issues, ensuring accurate, timely delivery of clinical and operational data
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, network, and security teams to ensure stable and secure integration environments
• Monitor interface performance, message flow, and error queues, implementing fixes and improvements as needed
• Support system migrations, upgrades, and onboarding of new applications or care delivery sites
• Follow change management processes and maintain documentation for integrations, workflows, and configurations
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, data privacy rules, and internal security policies when handling protected data

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in interface/integration engineering within healthcare or similarly regulated environments
• 3+ years of experience with HL7 v2 (ADT/ORM/ORU/DFT/RDE/etc.), FHIR basics, and RESTful APIs
• 3+ years of experience in message transformations, routing logic, and troubleshooting across test/prod environments
• 3+ years of experience in networking, servers, and authentication (TLS, mTLS, OAuth)
• 3+ years of experience with ITIL/Change Management practices and version control (e.g., Git)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Corepoint and at least one of: Rhapsody, Mirth, Cloverleaf
• Experience with EHR integrations (e.g., Epic Bridges, Interconnect)
• Scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation/monitoring
• Exposure to imaging (DICOM), X12, or interface engine high-availability design
• Background in observability stacks (logs/metrics/alerts) and queue-based architectures
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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