Frontend Engineer - Eden Prairie, MN/Hartford, CT

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. As a React Front End Developer (Software Engineer) on the Consumer Engineering team, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative engineering team dedicated to building and optimizing intuitive, high-performance web applications. In this role, you will focus on developing modern, user-friendly front-end solutions that elevate the healthcare consumer experience. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX/CX designers, and back-end engineers to transform designs into responsive, scalable UI components. Working out of our Minnesota (MN) or Connecticut (CT) office hubs, or in a fully remote capacity within the US, you will have the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge front-end technology and modern digital productivity tools to simplify complex healthcare workflows and make a direct impact on our users' lives. If you live near Eden Prairie, MN/Hartford, CT, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain responsive, high-performance user interfaces using React.js and modern front-end architecture Collaborate with UX/CX designers to translate mockups and wireframes into clean, accessible, and scalable UI components Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to solid front-end engineering principles and industry best practices Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation Ensure cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness, and optimal performance across various devices and platforms Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within an Agile framework, including pipeline planning, daily stand-ups, grooming, and retrospectives Collaborate with back-end engineers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless end-to-end data flow Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize front-end code to improve application speed, usability, and scalability Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: 4+ years of professional software engineering experience 2+ years of experience with React.js, including state management (e.g., Redux, Context API, or similar) 2+ years of experience with Node.js 2+ years of experience working with RESTful APIs, JSON, and Axios for data fetching and integration 2+ years of experience with core web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript 1+ years of experience writing front-end unit and integration tests (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress) Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) Experience utilizing modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or other enterprise-approved coding assistants) to accelerate development and optimize code quality Experience integrating and working with web analytics and user tracking platforms (such as Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, or Tealium) to capture and interpret user behavior and engagement data Experience working with front-end performance analytics and monitoring tools (such as Lighthouse or Core Web Vitals) to drive optimization Experience working with design tools (such as Figma) to review and translate design mockups into functional UI components Experience writing query scripts and working with relational databases (such as SQL) Experience with modern front-end build pipelines and package managers (e.g., Webpack, Vite, npm, yarn) Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and version control using Git Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and responsive design principles Experience working in a healthcare technology or large-scale corporate environment Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a focus on problem-solving and detail-oriented UI delivery *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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. #RPO #YELLOW Apply To This Job