Senior Software Engineer

About the position

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Responsibilities

• Implement the steps of DevSecOps practices across product teams to enhance the security of applications.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security standards, tools, and best practices for product software teams.
• Educate and empower engineers to focus on solving unique business problems by reducing their time spent on general software issues and rework.
• Collaborate with product teams to integrate security measures seamlessly into the development process without hindering productivity.
• Continuously evaluate and improve security processes, tools, and practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert on security issues and provide guidance to teams on mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in security threats and technologies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher).
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on DevSecOps.
• 4+ years of experience with product delivery within a secure development framework.
• 4+ years of experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.
• 4+ years of experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and practices.
• Expert level of understanding of security principles and practices in the context of the SDLC.
• Expert level of familiarity with Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with security tools and technologies such as static analysis tools, dynamic analysis tools, and container security.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to teach and influence engineering teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.