Software Engineer - National Remote

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.

The role is responsible for the full lifecycle design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of payroll reports for our Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) cloud system. The candidate will architect and optimize reporting solutions using MS Power BI, MS Fabric, and Azure Data Lake to deliver accurate, actionable insights for payroll processing. Key responsibilities include developing and refining payroll and costing reports, ensuring accurate reconciliation of payroll data across Oracle HCM Payroll Flow, and validating GL mapping and pay activities and balance categories. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot discrepancies, and continuously improve payroll reporting processes to support strategic decision-making. In addition, the role includes developing documentation, training materials and maintaining system integrity to ensure that all payroll and costing reports are consistent with internal accounting policies and external regulatory requirements.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned software engineer with experience in data visualization and reporting tools, particularly Microsoft Power BI. They should possess a strong background in developing and maintaining complex reports for Human Capital Management (HCM) systems. Experience with modern data platforms such as MS Fabric and Azure Data Lake is critical, as is a thorough understanding of payroll processing methodologies, including Oracle HCM Payroll Flow. The candidate must be proficient in data structuring, familiar with GL mapping, and well-versed in analyzing pay activities and balance categories. A deep technical aptitude paired with strong problem-solving skills will enable the candidate to transform raw payroll data into meaningful, compliant, and insightful reports that drive business performance and compliance.

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

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• 4+ years of experience with general programming languages such as Python and SQL
• 3+ years of experience in building data visualizations and reporting solutions in PowerBI
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or any related field
  
  

Soft Skills

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound technical decisions in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
  
  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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