Director of Software Engineering - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that''s improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn''t about another gadget, it''s about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There''s no room for error. Join us and start doing your life''s best work.(sm) You have high standards. So do we. Here at Optum Behavioral Health Technology Group, offering an innovative new standard and technology solutions for Behavioral care management. That means you''ll have an opportunity to make an impact on a huge scale - as part of an incredible team culture that''s defining the future of behavioral health care. As a Director Software Engineering, you will be responsible for overall delivery for customer implementations on Optum Behavioral Health platform. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work and communicate well with others are critical aspects of this position. Primary Responsibilities: Lead teams focused on data integration between Facets, internal and external partners Define and build integration solutions Collaborate with key enterprise teams Participate in Global and Detail Design sessions Provide data sharing thought leadership to organization Ensure security, scalability, operational excellence and data sharing platform stability Collaborate with integration partners to define and evolve data sharing options Create written and oral communication materials that effectively summarize findings, support fact-based recommendations and provides appropriate detail to substantiate conclusions Provide support and participation in development of business requirements (through the lens of Facets data integration) to ensure business needs are captured and delivered Direct quality assurance, scalability and performance testing efforts Conduct research studies that may include collecting, analyzing, trending and presenting data and recommendations to management Providing guidance on technical implementations across several delivery teams Devising and establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management Understanding the business requirements of all departments to support technology needs technical solution analysis and recommendations Managing and mentoring a team of managers and individual contributors Overall point of contact for customer needs, escalations/issue management and executive IT leadership reporting. Collaborates with stakeholders and Executive leaders who can provide insights into business strategies, trends, and opportunities Drives innovation in collaboration with business, operational and technology leaders by identifying opportunities to use emerging technologies Negotiates win-win solutions across teams and lines of business (cross application / cross portfolio) Drives forecasting and planning activities 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: Undergraduate degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree 12+ years of overall IT experience 4+ years of combined experience as a Project Lead/Technical Lead / Solution Architect / System Analyst background 4+ years of relevant development background with the ability to take on a Technical Lead role on the Facets product Experience on Agile Methodologies and scrum team Experience in 2 or more FACETS applications - Finance/billing/Provider/Member Applications Understanding about the structure and significance of key /HIPAA X12 EDI transactions like 837, 277CA, 835, Batch process Understanding of Claims domain in Facets which includes but not limited to Data Model, Core Claims processing batch jobs, Facets UI, Facets Workflow tool Skilled with MS Office Suite, Visio, MS Project, Teams and SharePoint Preferred Qualifications: Good understanding around Claims pricing, errors, edits, adjustments & payments, rules engine(DROOLs),CICD Good understanding of Medicaid/Medicare products Good understanding of Health plan set up and claims administrations Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment. Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people''s lives. This is where it''s happening. This is where you''ll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We''re freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it''s needed. We''re creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life''s best work.(sm) Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you''ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group''s Telecommuter Policy. 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.

Created: 2025-11-15