Applications Developer - Plano, TX

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, provides network-based health and well-being benefits and services for employers and consumers nationwide. We use our strength, diversity and innovation to improve the lives of the more than 18 million people who receive our unique products and services. And our endless pursuit for excellence in everything we do extends to your career as well. Join us today for an inspired and purposeful mix of professional growth opportunities and personal rewards. Primary Responsibilities: Review and clarify requirements. Participate in design sessions. Detailed specifications provided, or assistance is immediately available. Complete coding on straightforward assignments or smaller, less complex systems. Complete unit testing successfully; assist others with debugging and program logic. Assignments principally involve assisting more senior personnel with maintenance, making simple modifications or expansion of existing systems which are well defined and deal with routine business transactions / issues. Less complex module design. Well developed written and verbal communications skills. Achieve harmonious working relationships with business partners. Qualifications: Demonstrated capability in rudimentary aspects of one development environment, including one programming language. Assignments require limited experience and have a single or narrow focus. Knows fundamental systems concepts. General knowledge of program documentation practices. Familiarity with applicable operating system. Show interest in issues and challenges of health care industry. BS Degree Required (Applicants who are working toward a bachelor's degree will also be considered)Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:  equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.