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Minnesota's senior software developer market centers on Minneapolis-Saint Paul, where companies like Target, Best Buy, UnitedHealth Group, and 3M regularly sponsor H-1B and other work visas. The Twin Cities tech scene spans retail technology, healthcare IT, and financial services, creating steady demand for experienced engineers seeking visa sponsorship.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
Our team provides Analytic Application development and support for Optum Payment Integrity. We provide data analytic development services that identify overpayments or recoveries for Fraud Waste Abuse and Error (FWAE), and Provider Education. This position will develop new analytics, enhance existing analytics, and maintain and improve the applications that support these analytics using bigdata tools, Azure, Pyspark and PL/SQL.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and implement analytics rules engines
- Research, evaluate, and deploy new tools, frameworks, and patterns to build sustainable Big Data platform
- Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
- Define and develop APIs for integration with various data sources in the enterprise
- Analyze and define customer requirements
- Assist in defining product technical architecture
- Make accurate development effort estimates to assist management in project and resource planning
- Create prototypes, proof-of-concepts & design and code reviews
- Collaborate with management, quality assurance, architecture, and other development teams
- Write technical documentation and participate in production support
- Keep skills up to date through ongoing self-directed training
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:
- 5+ years of experience in hands-on software development
- 3+ years of experience in Oracle databases and PL/SQL
- 2+ years of experience in development with Python using Pandas, and Spark
- Experience working with cloud platforms
- Experience working with Bigdata tools (i.e., Databricks, Spark, and/or Cassandra)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum methodology and best practices
- Experience in scheduling tools, such as ADF/Airflow
- Data analysis experience
- Functional testing experience
- Healthcare industry experience
- Understanding of SOA (service-oriented architecture) concepts
- Proven excellent analysis, process, problem solving and critical thinking skills
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

INTRODUCTION
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.
Our team provides Analytic Application development and support for Optum Payment Integrity. We provide data analytic development services that identify overpayments or recoveries for Fraud Waste Abuse and Error (FWAE), and Provider Education. This position will develop new analytics, enhance existing analytics, and maintain and improve the applications that support these analytics using bigdata tools, Azure, Pyspark and PL/SQL.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and implement analytics rules engines
- Research, evaluate, and deploy new tools, frameworks, and patterns to build sustainable Big Data platform
- Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
- Define and develop APIs for integration with various data sources in the enterprise
- Analyze and define customer requirements
- Assist in defining product technical architecture
- Make accurate development effort estimates to assist management in project and resource planning
- Create prototypes, proof-of-concepts & design and code reviews
- Collaborate with management, quality assurance, architecture, and other development teams
- Write technical documentation and participate in production support
- Keep skills up to date through ongoing self-directed training
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:
- 5+ years of experience in hands-on software development
- 3+ years of experience in Oracle databases and PL/SQL
- 2+ years of experience in development with Python using Pandas, and Spark
- Experience working with cloud platforms
- Experience working with Bigdata tools (i.e., Databricks, Spark, and/or Cassandra)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum methodology and best practices
- Experience in scheduling tools, such as ADF/Airflow
- Data analysis experience
- Functional testing experience
- Healthcare industry experience
- Understanding of SOA (service-oriented architecture) concepts
- Proven excellent analysis, process, problem solving and critical thinking skills
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Which companies sponsor visas for senior software developers in Minnesota?
The most active H-1B sponsors for senior software developers in Minnesota include UnitedHealth Group, Target, Best Buy, 3M, and Optum. Financial technology firms such as U.S. Bank and Ameriprise Financial also file H-1B petitions for experienced engineers. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters means sponsorship activity skews toward large enterprises rather than early-stage startups.
Which visa types are most common for senior software developer roles in Minnesota?
The H-1B is the most common visa for senior software developers in Minnesota, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field. Candidates already holding L-1B intracompany transferee status or O-1 visas for extraordinary ability may also find opportunities, particularly at multinational firms headquartered in the Twin Cities.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most senior software developer sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis and Saint Paul account for the vast majority of senior software developer sponsorship activity in Minnesota. Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Bloomington host significant employer campuses, including UnitedHealth Group and Optum, and generate consistent H-1B filings. Rochester has a smaller but growing technology presence tied to Mayo Clinic's digital health and data engineering initiatives.
How to find senior software developer visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse senior software developer roles posted by Minnesota employers who have indicated willingness to sponsor. Rather than sorting through general job boards and guessing at sponsorship policies, you can use Migrate Mate to focus on Minnesota companies with a documented history of H-1B and other work visa filings for engineering roles.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for senior software developers seeking visa sponsorship?
Minnesota's sponsoring employers are heavily concentrated in healthcare IT, retail technology, and financial services, so senior software developers with experience in those domains tend to see stronger demand. The University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Twin Cities produce a steady pipeline of OPT candidates, meaning employers in the region are generally familiar with the H-1B cap-subject petition process and annual lottery timing.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored senior software developer jobs in Minnesota?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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