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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 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. Enterprise Technology Infrastructure, Platforms & Services (ETIPS) delivers services and operational support to meet business integration objectives. Architecture leadership to provide scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions to meet care delivery business needs and enable future business growth. Our culture of integrity, diversity and inclusion is the foundation of all we do. Our platforms and services empower speed to market to meet consumer needs while improving the overall health care experience. We strive to provide an exceptional experience to those with whom we work and serve. As a Solutions Architect, you'll be at the forefront of transforming enterprise capabilities through cutting-edge Salesforce innovation. This role is your opportunity to lead architectural strategy, drive seamless integrations, and champion DevOps excellence-all while exploring the frontier of AI with tools like Agentforce and Einstein Copilot. You'll guide cross-functional teams, mentor rising talent, and translate complex technical visions into actionable business impact. If you're passionate about building scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions that shape the future of digital experiences, this is where your expertise becomes a catalyst for change. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: • Architectural Leadership: Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions aligned with business objectives • Integration Strategy: Lead the integration of Salesforce with internal systems and third-party applications to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability • DevOps Enablement: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate and optimize development, testing, and deployment processes • Application Optimization: Continuously enhance Salesforce applications based on evolving business needs and industry best practices • Innovation & AI Exploration: Support innovation initiatives by exploring emerging technologies, including AI/ML, with a focus on Salesforce Agentforce, Agent Studio (Einstein Copilot), and other AI-driven tools • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers; lead cross-functional teams in delivering large-scale, complex projects • Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Hands-on AI Engagement: Demonstrate a proactive approach to experimenting with AI technologies and integrating them into Salesforce solutions where applicable 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: • Relevant certifications such as Salesforce Certified Application Architect, or System Architect, Agentforce Specialist, etc. • 10+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture, solution design, and implementation • Hands on experience in Apex, LWC, Visualforce, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Salesforce integrations (REST, Platform Events, Change Data Capture, etc.) • Solid experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools tailored for Salesforce environments • Demonstrated familiarity with backend development using Python, Java, and Spring Boot, etc. • Hands-on experience with Salesforce Agentforce and/or Agent Studio (Einstein Copilot) • Demonstrated familiarity with Salesforce Data Cloud and its integration capabilities • Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset abilities Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated innovation through personal AI projects, GitHub contributions, or a technical portfolio • Experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud • Familiarity with healthcare industry standards, workflows, or regulatory environments • Proven excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • All employees working remotely 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 $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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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