Principal Software Engineer (HSID) - Telecommute

Careers at Rally Health, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. Our mission at Rally® is to empower individuals to take control of their health through personalized, data-driven health care information and recommendations that lead to better outcomes. We leverage our digital platform and leading-edge technology to make health care data accessible wherever and whenever people need it, all while ensuring safety and reliability. Here, you'll help people find the right doctors, give them a clear breakdown of costs, incentivize them to stay focused on their overall health with daily goals, and help them earn rewards such as discounts on a wide range of goods as well as bonuses for reaching fitness objectives. As part of our Rally® team, you'll have the opportunity to drive change with an innovative healthcare technology company that is dedicated to creating a culture of healthy living. Help us bring real change to healthcare and you'll experience what it's like to do your life's best work.(sm)

Join Rally Health as a Senior Software Engineer where you will code in Java and JVM-based programming languages and develop Web-application using Spring Boot and Play Framework. You will be part of a team that powers the identify and access for a suite of products. HealthSafe ID (HSID) eliminates the needs for portals to have their own ad hoc log in solutions, while allowing a user to use a single set of credentials to access their healthcare products. You will report to the Director of Engineering. We recognize that people come from diverse backgrounds and skills and welcome all to apply.

You will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop database models using SQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB


• Communicate on software design with Core and Security teams leadership


• Manage code changes using Git and GitHub


• Perform code review using GitHub.Architect and develop identity and authorization solutions for both web and mobile applications


• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including development, code reviews, testing and production


• Work with product managers to understand the features, do technical assessment and costing, design, code, test and deliver


• Support live-site with production debugging and track down causes and fix them in systematic ways


• Build scalable and secure systems


• Write production quality code

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:

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical role or equivalent experience


• 4+ years experience with Java or C# and interest in learning Scala


• 1+ years of experience with distributed systems and application design in a SOA environment


• 2+ years of experience with production debugging and to track down causes and fix them in systematic ways.


• Knowledge of high-scale performance and optimization tools and techniques


• Knowledge of database concepts (both NoSQL and RDBMS)


• Knowledge of computing concepts including API design, creating, fault tolerance, available and scalable distributed systems, multithreaded programming, performance tuning, and security

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Healthcare industry


• Experience with authorization frameworks like oAuth 2.0, SAML or OpenID Connect

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)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. 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.

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