Manager - Software Engineering - Synon, DB400 Databases

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.

Lead and manage a team of software engineers responsible for the development and maintenance of healthcare claims processing applications on IBM iSeries platforms. Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables, system stability, and compliance with healthcare industry standards. Provide technical leadership and foster innovation through mentorship and exploration of emerging technologies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Management
• Manage and mentor a team of professional software engineers and/or supervisors
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture
• Oversee resource allocation, project timelines, and delivery milestones
• Software Development & Lifecycle Management
• Lead end-to-end development activities including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and maintenance
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, tools, and methodologies
• Drive automation and efficiency through reusable utilities and process improvements
• Technical Expertise & Guidance
• Provide hands-on technical guidance in RPG, CL, and Synon (CA 2E) development
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within legacy systems
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable development plans
• Innovation & Emerging Technologies
• Support pilot initiatives involving AI, automation, and other emerging technologies relevant to claims processing
• Evaluate new tools, techniques, and strategies to enhance system capabilities and organizational efficiency
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing and managing software on IBM iSeries (AS/400) platforms
• Solid expertise in Synon (CA 2E) and RPG/CL programming languages
• Experience with RxClaim or similar healthcare claims processing systems is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience managing software development teams
• Proven excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
• Exposure to AI concepts or willingness to learn emerging technologies

Impact & Scope:

• Accountable for the performance and development of professional employees and/or supervisors
• Work impacts local-level operations and contributes to organizational goals through technology-driven solutions

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.