As a Software Development Co-op, you will design, develop, and maintain software, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to CI/CD and cloud infrastructure in healthcare technology.
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.
Explore opportunities as a Software Development- Co-op at Change Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. You will be part of a dynamic team delivering innovative healthcare technology solutions at Change Healthcare. Your role may involve software development, system integration, DevOps, and quality assurance across multiple product lines. We value creativity, collaboration, and adaptability as we continuously expand the scope of our products and services.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within Canada (except for the Saskatchewan province) as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
As a team member, you will:
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:
Canada Residents Only: The hourly range for Canada residents is $14.38 to $29.81 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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.
Explore opportunities as a Software Development- Co-op at Change Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. You will be part of a dynamic team delivering innovative healthcare technology solutions at Change Healthcare. Your role may involve software development, system integration, DevOps, and quality assurance across multiple product lines. We value creativity, collaboration, and adaptability as we continuously expand the scope of our products and services.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within Canada (except for the Saskatchewan province) as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
As a team member, you will:
- 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 (eg, 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
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:
- 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
- Programming languages: C++, C#, JavaScript, Python
- 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
Canada Residents Only: The hourly range for Canada residents is $14.38 to $29.81 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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.
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
C#
C++
Docker
GCP
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Python
SQL Server
Windows Server
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