The Role
Develop and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and modern frontend technologies. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software design, unit testing, deployment, post-deployment support, maintenance, and collaboration with Agile and DevOps teams. The role requires expertise in Java application development, containerization, CI/CD, event-driven architecture, software engineering best practices, security, and testing methodologies.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2391200
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:
Preferred 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.
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:
- Analyze business and technical requirements, Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications, write unit test cases and support application testing
- Support deployment, post-deployment activities, and ongoing maintenance
- Collaborate with Agile and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack software development
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development
- 3+ years of experience using GitHub for source code management, branching strategies, and version control
- 2+ years of experience developing applications using Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Hibernate
- 2+ years of experience working with SQL/PL-SQL databases (Oracle, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases such as Azure Cosmos DB
- 1+ years of experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture patterns
- 1+ years of experience working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
- Experience working with Angular, Node JS, React JS, Svelte JS, HTML/CSS, Java Script, Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle, npm/yarn) and version control (Git)
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices-based architecture
- Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
- Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
- Solid understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and modern application architecture
- Solid understanding of software engineering development and best practices, security principles, testing methodologies, and Agile development processes
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD
- Solid proficiency in Java 17+, Spring Boot, RESTful Web Services, Hibernate, JPA, and enterprise application development
- Proven excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and other enterprise-approved AI tools
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI for coding, testing, documentation, and analysis
- Demonstrated solid adoption of AI-assisted development practices (target 90%+ weekly usage)
- Demonstrates continuous learning and adoption of emerging AI capabilities
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack software development
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development
- 3+ years of experience using GitHub for source code management, branching strategies, and version control
- 2+ years of experience with Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and Hibernate
- 2+ years of experience with SQL/PL-SQL databases such as Oracle or MySQL and/or NoSQL databases such as Azure Cosmos DB
- 1+ years of experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture patterns
- 1+ years of experience with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or Amazon Web Services, and Kubernetes
- Experience with Angular, Node.js, React.js, Svelte.js, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript
- Familiarity with Maven or Gradle, npm or Yarn, and Git
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices-based architecture
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience deploying and managing applications on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
- Understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, modern application architecture, security principles, testing methodologies, and Agile processes
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD
- Proficiency in Java 17+, Spring Boot, RESTful Web Services, Hibernate, JPA, and enterprise application development
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience using GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, or other enterprise-approved AI tools
- Ability to leverage AI for coding, testing, documentation, and analysis
- Adoption of AI-assisted development practices with a target of 90% or more weekly usage
- Continuous learning and adoption of emerging AI capabilities
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
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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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