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:
- Lead end-to-end design, development, and delivery of enterprise mobile and backend applications
- Architect and develop cross-platform mobile applications using React Native for iOS and Android
- Design and build scalable Java Spring Boot microservices, APIs, and backend integrations
- Drive technical strategy, solution architecture, code quality, and engineering best practices
- Lead code reviews, technical design sessions, and mentor engineering teams
- Implement AI-DLC and Spec-Driven Development methodologies throughout the software lifecycle
- Utilize AI tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub Copilot to improve productivity and quality
- Collaborate with Product, UX, DevOps, Security, and Platform teams to deliver business outcomes
- Drive CI/CD automation, cloud-native adoption, application performance, and operational excellence
- Support production stability, incident resolution, modernization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
- 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 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 9+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in a technical leadership role
- Hands-on expertise with cloud technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience leading modernization, digital transformation, and AI-enabled engineering initiatives
- Solid experience developing and deploying applications for both iOS and Android platforms
- Practical experience using AI engineering tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub Copilot
- Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications
- Expert knowledge of React Native, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
- Solid understanding of Agile, DevOps, SDLC, and AI-DLC development methodologies
- Proven excellent problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills
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 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 9+ years of software engineering experience
- 3+ years in a technical leadership role
- Hands-on expertise with cloud technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience leading modernization, digital transformation, and AI-enabled engineering initiatives
- Experience developing and deploying applications for both iOS and Android platforms
- Practical experience using Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub Copilot
- Experience designing scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications
- Expert knowledge of React Native, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
- Understanding of Agile, DevOps, SDLC, and AI-DLC development methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often regarded as generous, with meaningful accrual and flexibility to use it. While practices can vary by team, the overall time-off offering stands out as a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is available and generally well-regarded for supporting long-term savings. It remains valuable, though candidates should verify the current match formula.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs such as parental leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are included as notable elements of the total rewards package. These resources can meaningfully support work-life balance when applicable to the role and location.
Optum Insights
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.
