Full Stack Engineer - Java

Requisition Number: 2378875
Description - External
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.
We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Engineer to contribute hands on development and long term ownership of critical platform components supporting CMS driven initiatives. This role focuses on building, enhancing, and supporting scalable backend services and user facing applications, while enabling automation for vulnerability management and incident response. The individual will work independently on complex problems, delivering high quality solutions that meet regulatory timelines and operational requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Java based backend services, APIs, and integrations using Spring Boot and related frameworks
• Build and enhance front end components using modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular/React)
• Implement CMS driven enhancements, fixes, and compliance related changes within committed timelines
• Develop and integrate automation for vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation workflows
• Contribute to AI enabled capabilities for incident triage, root cause analysis, and resolution recommendations
• Own features end to end, including development, testing, deployment, and production support
• Improve code quality, performance, and maintainability while reducing technical debt
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross functional teams
• Provide technical guidance through code reviews and knowledge sharing
• 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 regards 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

Qualifications - External
Graduate degree or equivalent experience.
Required Skills and Experience
Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
Front-end experience with Angular or React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and ORM frameworks
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud-based deployments
Ability to work independently on complex, production-critical systems
Experience supporting regulated or compliance-driven delivery environments (preferred)
Required Qualifications:

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Solid hands on experience in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
• Front end experience with Angular or React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and ORM frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud based deployments
• Proven ability to work independently on complex, production critical systems

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience supporting regulated or compliance driven delivery environments

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.