Software Engineer

AT A GLANCE

The Red Platform team works collaboratively with the business leaders to develop innovative solutions to grow the business. We build high-quality software and believe there is real value in developing software to be easily understood, maintained, and extended.  We are all about teamwork, accountability, innovation, and a customer-first approach.  

As a team member you will work on important projects directly impacting the evolution of our business.  You will solution, design, and develop tools that support multiple business teams.  You will build high throughput transactional services and highly performant web experiences. You will apply your skills in a highly dynamic, innovative, forward-thinking environment that follows industry best practices and fosters engineering culture.  We explore new technologies and engineer better solutions. 

A qualified candidate is an engineer comfortable working in multiple languages (NodeJS and Golang), knowledgeable of modern frameworks, with software integration experience, and able to define technical solutions. You will develop application code hands-on and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define innovative solutions.

Where You'll Be

To prioritize togetherness, culture, and accountability, RVO Health operates on an in-office work schedule. We expect employees to work from our Minneapolis office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. You are welcome to work remotely Mondays and Fridays if you wish.

11000 Optum Cir Eden Prairie, MN 55344

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with product and IT stakeholders to build an understanding of systems or RESTful APIs involved in integrations
• Recommend complex integrated solutions that fulfill business requirements and align with technology roadmaps
• Contribute to defining technical road maps; identify technical improvement and refactoring opportunities
• Ensure that all delivered solutions adhere to industry best practices for scalability, maintainability, usability, availability, extensibility, security, and portability
• Work with product owners, product managers, and other stakeholders to refine & solution features
• Provide accurate and timely estimates for features, user stories, and tasks
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to non-standard requests and problems
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to best practices
• Be aware of current security trends, tools, and requirements
• Participate in rotational on-call schedules as needed
• Work outside of standard office hours as needed and, on occasion, support night-time releases
• Ensure high quality deliverables by demonstrating leadership in code reviews and test practices
• Demonstrate a strong interest in application architecture and solution design
• Champion well-written code and technical documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of NodeJS or Golang experience
• 2+ years of experience integrating with RESTful APIs
• 2+ years developing for and deploying to a cloud platform like AWS
• Curiosity and growth mindset to learn new technologies to solve interesting problems
• An engineer with a product mindset placing the customer at the center of development
• Able to design component-level solutions, write medium to high-complexity code, and handle feature requirements independently with occasional guidance from senior engineers
• Ability to scope and prioritize tasks on ambiguous and complex technical projects.
• Experience in how to build scalable, resilient, and observable distributed systems, from data storage to API layer
• Experience designing systems with an emphasis on performance, scalability, accessibility, and responsiveness
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, a related engineering field, or equivalent experience

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Starting Salary: $97,500 - $130,000*
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience
• Access to a Free Udemy for Business subscription—thousands of hours of learning content on hundreds of different subjects at your fingertips
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is a new healthcare platform of digital media brands, services and technologies focused on building relationships with people throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are in their personal health journeys and connect them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health was created by joining teams from both Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health. Together we’re focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world. 

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare and PlateJoy; Optum Perks, Optum Store and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program. 

RVO Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at RVO Health is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

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