Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
As a Lead Java Full Stack Engineer, you'll be building the next generation of the Data Platform. With big technical problems to solve - you'll have the chance to push boundaries and create something new.
If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and take on unique problems that no one is solving in the tech space yet
Optum Clinical Manager (OCM) is a strategic, enterprise clinical platform across UHC and Optum that leverages shared technology and services. As an integrated, cloud native, scalable technology platform, OCM delivers seamless end-to-end clinical solutions that are configurable, resilient, and quick to build while reducing overall enterprise technology costs. It supports a multi-payer, multi-tenant model, enabling care management, utilization management and digital capabilities.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Technologist, Evangelist for technology transformation, hand-on expert, involved in developing the products built on microservice architecture with front end using Java full stack, Java, Spring boot, Kafka, Azure AKS, Postgress, Kubernetes, GraphQL, Azure cloud, Front end tools like Angular 8 and above, React & Typescript
• Ability to design patterns and performance optimization of services,
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of many technical areas in technology through experience and academic achievement
• Hands on Engineer who will lead by example with Developers
• Building production ready features and capabilities with best engineering standards
• Will share knowledge internally with peers and leaders and acts as an internal resource for teams and business units within their areas of expertise
• Work with Sr Principal Engineers/Technical Architect to develop the prototype into production ready feature
• Guides and mentors' junior Engineers within the organization
• Work allocation to the scrum team engineers
• Ensure that other team members are successful in completing their deliverables in time
• Sizing and decomposing a feature into manageable and deliverable user story

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:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
• 6+ years Java/J2EE software development experience with Java, Spring framework, multi-threading, and caching techniques
• Experience in design, implementation and deployment of scalable micro services using containers and container-orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift
• Experience with event sourcing, streaming data, and complex event processing
• Experience in building the data load back-end services to load data into RDBMS databases
• Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins and code management tools like GIThub
• Experience in leading Engineers in scrum team
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps concepts
• Demonstrated success in building design patterns, software engineering best practices and performance optimization of services using memory management, garbage collection
• A passion for engineering and a consistent record of developing great software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing cloud-based services using AKS and Azure Functions
• Experience in cloud native technologies, preferably Azure
• Hands on Experience with front end tools like Angular 8 and above/React & Typescript
• Good understanding of GraphQL and data modeling
• Solid Exposure to distributed technologies (Kafka, Spark, ElasticSearch)
• Makes high level design choices for the software structure, frameworks, protocols, and algorithms
• Extraordinary communication and collaboration skills. You are pragmatic and know how to build trust
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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