Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. They are seeking a Software Development Co-op to join their team and contribute to innovative healthcare technology solutions, focusing on software development, system integration, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain application software, backend services, web services, and modern web clients
• Collaborate with developers, testers, product owners, and operations teams to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions
• Analyze requirements and designs to create test cases, troubleshoot issues, and implement bug fixes
• Contribute to automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure for efficient deployments
• Work with enterprise tools for application lifecycle management (e.g., defect tracking, requirements, code management)
• Gain exposure to healthcare domain standards and regulations, including ISO quality systems
• Build domain knowledge in medical imaging and workflow systems, critical for patient care delivery
Skills
• Currently in 3rd or 4th year of a bachelor's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience in one or more of the following: Programming languages: C++, C#, JavaScript, Python
• Web development and modern browser standards
• Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Windows Server, SQL Server, and database management
• DevOps practices: CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), automation tools
• Solid understanding of software engineering concepts
• Proven good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
Benefits
• Flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within Canada (except for the Saskatchewan province)
• Exposure to healthcare domain standards and regulations, including ISO quality systems
• Build domain knowledge in medical imaging and workflow systems, critical for patient care delivery
• Rewarded and recognized for your performance
• Clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role
• Provide development for other roles you may be interested in
Company Overview
• UnitedHealth Group is a medical insurance company that offers health technology, patient checkups, and pharmacy services. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/.