Sr Front End Software Engineer - On-Site in La Crosse, WI or Telecommute within 4 hours
Position Description
Design, develop and maintain front end solutions and web services for LHI software applications, components and controls using HTML/JS/CSS/.NET technologies based on requirements and specifications to support LHI's business operations.
If you are located within 4 hours of La Crosse, WI, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Designs, codes, tests and debugs front-end Angular applications and components that meet all technical specifications and business requirements per assigned BLIs
- Debugs, tests, and troubleshoots front end applications and components
- Participates in maintenance and support of LHI's software applications by assisting User Experience Designers, UX/UI Designers, Architects and Software Developers/Engineers in troubleshooting and resolving software problems
- Utilizes complex front end development methodology to support meeting customer expectations, resulting in delivery of a timely and high quality product
- Collaborates closely with Business Analysts on developing requirements and may assist with estimating
- Studies and researches trends and new/improving/changing technologies regarding front end development, programming standards, application architecture, business processes, and functional areas
- Adapts to new programming languages, methodologies, platforms and frameworks to support the needs of LHI’s software projects
- Ensure the team adhere to Agile software development methodology
- Mentor junior developers on the team with programming standards
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge transfers
- Evaluate, research, recommend and implement new software methodologies, architectural and functional software improvements
- Participate in requirements and software design meetings with internal and external customers, business analysts, other team leads and development manager
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:
- 5 years development experience with HTML/JS/CSS technologies in a professional environment
- 2 years experience using JavaScript frameworks (ideally Angular 2+)
- 2 years experience with API design/development
- Knowledge of Responsive Web Design techniques, Pattern Libraries and/or Atomic Design
- Strong technical skills including good understanding of front end development methodologies and principles and complex coding
- Experience with Git, Team Foundation Server or similar source control programs
- Ability to perform assigned software development tasks using established standards and procedures with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across different components and functional areas of the business in order to support the needs of software projects
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to meet scheduled task requirements within assigned deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering
- Deployment experience
- Relevant Microsoft Certifications
OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.