The Role
The Senior Software Engineer will develop features in Java and Angular/React, manage microservices on Azure, and integrate AI tools. Responsibilities include API design, code reviews, and Agile collaboration.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2344038
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.
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:
- Take full ownership of feature development, from technical design and implementation to deployment, using Java/Spring Boot (backend) and Angular or React (frontend)
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable microservices on Azure. Manage containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes) and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless, reliable releases
- Design efficient database schemas and write complex, high-performance SQL queries. Use JPA/Hibernate to manage persistence layers while proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks
- Integrate AI-augmented workflows (GitHub Copilot/ChatGPT) into the daily development lifecycle to boost velocity. Lead the integration of LLMs/AI models into application features to drive business value
- Design, build, and document robust RESTful APIs. Ensure backward compatibility, security, and scalability for both internal and external integrations
- Champion high coding standards by conducting thorough code reviews and enforcing best practices in unit/integration testing (JUnit/Mockito). Actively identify and address technical debt
- Act as a key contributor in Agile/Scrum ceremonies. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications, proactively highlighting risks and offering scalable solutions
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of solid proficiency in backend development using Java (Spring Boot) and frontend development using Angular or React
- Hands-on experience designing and deploying Microservices on Azure (or AWS/GCP) using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Azure DevOps)
- Real-time experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise) to accelerate coding workflows, alongside experience integrating LLMs/AI models into application logic
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with a strong focus on code reviews, unit testing (JUnit/Mockito), and version control (Git)
- Solid understanding of SQL (Database design, query optimization) and experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
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, Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of solid proficiency in backend development using Java (Spring Boot)
- hands-on experience designing and deploying Microservices on Azure (or AWS/GCP) using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate coding workflows
- experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- solid understanding of SQL (Database design, query optimization)
- proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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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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