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 perks 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 Primary Responsibilities Design develop and maintain IBM i applications using CA 2E Synon define entities relations access paths function types Display Edit Browse Print Batch Subfile and action diagrams Generate and compile Synon objects COBOL CL manage model values standards and promote consistently across environments Build and tune Db2 for iseries database objects and access paths manage referential integrity journaling and commitment control Execute full SDLC requirements estimation technical design unit integration testing code reviews and deployments via change-management tools Collaborate with BAs QA and stakeholders in Agile ceremonies Use AI tools to accelerate work generate refactor action diagrams and code snippets analyze logs SQL plans draft tests and documentation-validating outputs and following privacy compliance guidelines Optional domain support pharmacy claims RxCLAIM interfaces extracts and operational workflows Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract company policies and procedures and any and all directives such as but not limited to transfer and or re-assignment to different work locations change in teams and or work shifts policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and or work environment alternative work arrangements and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment The Company may adopt vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation implied or otherwise on its ability to do so Required Qualifications Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience 3 years of professional IBM i development experience with solid skills in COBOL ILE concepts binding service programs CLLE and SQL for Db2 for iseries Experience with batch processing and schedulers Advanced Job Scheduler Robot SCHEDULE or similar and with source change management TurnOver Aldon ARCAD Implementer or Git-based workflows Proficiency with IBM i tools RDi and or ACS Run SQL Scripts SQL Services STRSQL STRDBG service entry points job message queues IFS familiarity with PDM SEU is a plus Solid debugging performance tuning indexes Visual Explain error handling and problem-solving skills Knowledge of security and compliance practices on IBM i object authority adopted authority auditing and working within HIPAA-compliant environments AI fluency hands-on use of AI-assisted development and support tools e g GitHub Copilot CodeWhisperer and chat-based assistants to improve productivity skill in prompt creation validating AI outputs and applying privacy compliance best practices when using AI Domain plus RxCLAIM experience preferred understanding of PBM pharmacy claims concepts NCPDP D 0 eligibility accumulators pricing and related EDI standards 270 271 834 835 Solid communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional Agile or hybrid teams self-driven with attention to detail 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