Oracle PL/SQL Application Developer

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get: Leading edge technology in an industry that’s improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn’t about another gadget, it’s about making Healthcare data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There’s no room for error. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)

Positions in this function are predominantly involved in developing business solutions by creating new and modifying existing software applications. Primary contributor in designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting all types of applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver business value.

Primary Responsibilities:

Solid organizational skills and focus on accuracy and attention to detail
Supporting both operations and project development initiatives supporting claims encounters
Handle production support issues through an established ticketing process
Conduct back-end development utilizing Oracle Technologies
Prepare technical solutions documentation
Conduct unit testing, regression testing, and participate in the UAT process
Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Providing accurate and timely estimates for tasks
Provide support and leadership in critical production support issue resolution
Support the team for application availability, reliability and stability on a 7 by 24 by 365 basis
Conduct or facilitate root cause analysis on all in-scope incidents and recommend a corrective action plan
Work with team to achieve timely resolution of all production issues meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements
Conduct code review to ensure the work delivered by the team is of high quality standards
Work with business to prioritize production issue resolution
Work with the Service Manager in process improvement initiatives as directed by the service
Reviews the work of others
Develops innovative approaches
Sought out as expert
Serves as a leader/ mentor

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED
2+ years of PL/SQL Development experience
Previous experience with an SDLC Methodology

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with testing
Java Development experience
Experience with XML
Experience with UNIX
Healthcare experience
Experience with a scripting language (such as Korn Shell, Perl, etc.)
Experience as a Team Lead or Project Lead
Experience with HIPAA
Experience with Technical Documentation

If you’re the kind of thinker and leader who wants to bring your contribution to a new level every day, consider Optum. You’ll discover an opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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