Senior Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 2366698
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.
We are seeking highly skilled Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) to lead the design and implementation of next-generation applications using the Pega Infinity platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in case management, Pega Constellation UI, and Gen AI capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Application Design & Development: Lead the design and development of end-to-end Pega applications, ensuring compliance with Pega guardrails
• Constellation UI Implementation: Design and develop applications utilizing the Pega Constellation framework, leveraging App Studio to build out-of-the-box, responsive UI components (React-based)
• Gen AI Integration: Implement Pega GenAI to enhance case processing, leverage predictive analytics, and automate decision-making, such as generating case summaries or automating email responses
• Database Management: Utilize PostgreSQL to perform backend data validation, complex queries, and performance optimization
• Integration & Data Modeling: Configure data models, data pages, and integrate with external systems using REST, SOAP, and Kafka
• Performance Optimization: Troubleshoot and optimize application performance using PAL (Performance Analyzer), Tracer, and database tracing tools
• Mentorship: Mentor junior developers on Pega best practices and Constellation development paradigms
• 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 regards 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:

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience
• Certification: Mandatory Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA)
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on Pega development experience
• Constellation Experience: Demonstrated experience building apps in Pega Constellation/Cosmos React UI
• Database: Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and SQL
• Technical Skills: Experience with Case Management, Data Pages, Ruleset Management, and Data Transforms
• Methodology: Solid experience in Agile/Scrum delivery
• AI Knowledge: Familiarity with Pega GenAI capabilities (e.g., Pega GenAI Knowledge Buddy, Case Summaries)

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.