The Role
Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java and cloud platforms. Build responsive frontends, secure RESTful microservices, use CI/CD and container orchestration, employ AI developer tools, troubleshoot issues, write tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
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Requisition Number: 2370460
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
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.
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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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance full-stack applications using Java and cloud technologies
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools and developer utilities to streamline workflows, automate coding tasks, and drive continuous improvement in engineering efficiency
- Develop responsive user interfaces and integrate them seamlessly with secure, RESTful backend microservices
- Design and implement cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) following best practices for scalability, security, and performance
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective problem-solving strategies to optimize application uptime
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Evaluate emerging trends and technologies to inform solution design and strategic software engineering innovation
- Participate in code reviews, write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, automations and maintain high standards of code quality and security
- 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 regard 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
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development
- 2+ years of hands-on experience developing backend applications using Java (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate)
- 2+ years of experience building and deploying cloud-native applications on a major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- 2+ years of experience with modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js)
- Demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants or development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar AI developer tools) to optimize software development tasks
- Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems with solid analytical skills
- Exposure to microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with database systems, including relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Specific cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer)
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 2+ years professional experience in full-stack software development
- 2+ years hands-on experience developing backend applications using Java (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate)
- 2+ years building and deploying cloud-native applications on a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- 2+ years experience with modern frontend technologies (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
- Demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants or developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT)
- Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems
- Exposure to microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with database systems (relational: MySQL, PostgreSQL or NoSQL: MongoDB, DynamoDB)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Specific cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer)
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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