The Role
Design, build, and lead development of scalable Java/Spring microservices using Kafka and cloud-native Azure services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, containerize with Docker/Kubernetes, write unit/integration tests, and contribute to AI-enabled solutions and observability.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2362423
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 looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer with solid Java backend development experience and exposure to AI tools for development ,Microsoft Azure, and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). The candidate will be responsible for building scalable, cloud-native applications and contributing to modern AI-powered solutions.
The ideal candidate should have a solid track record of delivering scalable, high-performance solutions in an agile environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Technical 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.
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 looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer with solid Java backend development experience and exposure to AI tools for development ,Microsoft Azure, and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). The candidate will be responsible for building scalable, cloud-native applications and contributing to modern AI-powered solutions.
The ideal candidate should have a solid track record of delivering scalable, high-performance solutions in an agile environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership and Development
- Design and develop end-to-end solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and RESTful microservices architecture
- Having working experience on kafka and create scalable applications
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with comprehensive unit and integration testing
- DevOps and CI/CD
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated testing, building, deployment, and monitoring
- Should have experience of working on Azure and Github Actions
- 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 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field from a recognized university
- 7+ years of overall IT experience in software development
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE technologies including:
- Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA)
- Kafka and consuming REST APIs.
- 1+ years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure) including:
- Cloud-native application development
- 2+ years of experience building and consuming Web Services, REST APIs, and microservices
- 3+ years of experience with build tools (Maven, Gradle, npm, webpack)
- Technical Skills
- Backend: Java 11+, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate, JPA, RESTful APIs
- Cloud: Azure (App Services, Functions, Storage, SQL Database)
- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration
- Build Tools: Maven
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
- Version Control: Git, GitHub
- Testing: JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library, Selenium
Technical Skills
- Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)
- Business Acumen
- Understanding of cost-efficient and scalable solution design
- Design thinking approach to solve business problems
- Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities
- Focus on delivering value to customers and 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 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 7+ years overall IT experience in software development
- 5+ years hands-on experience with Java/J2EE (Java 11+)
- Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA)
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices (2+ years)
- Experience with Kafka (event-driven architectures)
- 1+ years experience with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure) and cloud-native application development
- Experience with CI/CD and automation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps)
- Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes)
- 3+ years experience with build tools (Maven, Gradle, npm, webpack)
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB)
- Version control experience (Git, GitHub)
- Testing experience (JUnit, Mockito, Jest, Selenium) and writing unit/integration tests
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Knowledge of additional NoSQL databases (Cassandra, DynamoDB) and messaging (RabbitMQ)
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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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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