Associate Software Engineer
Optum/UHG · Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States · US
Software Engineering
Remote
Not yet analysed
Demand85
Career growth90
Healthcare fit35
Remote potential100
5-year outlook
Competitive for software engineers, with strong growth potential in healthcare technology. Salaries typically range from $80k–$120k+ depending on location and experience, with advancement to senior engineering roles.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
broad
Seniority
entry
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-24
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Clinicians with strong software engineering skills (e.g., from a CS degree or bootcamp) should consider this as a gateway into health tech, but it does not directly leverage clinical experience. Those without technical background will find the requirements prohibitive.
Who should apply
Healthcare professionals with a background in computer science, software development, or coding bootcamps, especially those interested in building healthcare technology solutions.
CV angle
Emphasize any healthcare domain knowledge as a differentiator, but lead with technical skills: Python, FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and AI/ML projects. Frame clinical experience as domain expertise that informs product design.
Skills to highlight
- Python
- FastAPI
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Kafka
- MongoDB
- CI/CD
- AI/ML integration
Role summary
Associate Software Engineer at Optum/UHG building scalable, cloud-native healthcare technology solutions using Python, microservices, and AI tools in a fully remote role.
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