The Role
Lead end-to-end design, development, testing, deployment, and production support of cloud-native Java microservices and React front-ends. Provide technical leadership, architecture reviews, DevOps and CI/CD adoption, security-first development, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive engineering metrics, incident management, hiring/mentoring, and alignment of technology roadmaps with business priorities in healthcare domain.
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Requisition Number: 2376477
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:
- End-to-end delivery of software solutions, including requirements analysis, architecture review, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
- Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance on architecture decisions, scalability, performance optimization, resiliency, and maintainability
- Partner with Product Management, Architecture, Operations, Security, and Business stakeholders to translate business objectives into scalable technology solutions
- Drive engineering excellence through adoption of best practices in software design, coding standards, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and cloud-native development
- Ensure successful execution of multiple concurrent projects by managing scope, risks, dependencies, timelines, and resource allocation
- Champion Agile and DevOps practices, enabling predictable delivery and continuous improvement across teams
- Establish engineering metrics and operational KPIs to improve product quality, system reliability, customer satisfaction, and team productivity
- Drive security-first development practices and ensure compliance with organizational standards, healthcare regulations, privacy requirements, and secure coding principles
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technology roadmaps and align engineering investments with business priorities
- Support production operations by ensuring effective incident management, root cause analysis, problem resolution, and preventive action planning
- Recruit, retain, and develop engineering talent through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and career development
- Foster innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, AI capabilities, automation opportunities, and engineering tools that improve organizational efficiency
- Communicate project status, technical risks, delivery progress, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and business stakeholders
- 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, Information Technology, or related discipline
- 9+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years of technical leadership experience
- Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software systems
- Demonstrated experience leading software delivery teams using Agile methodologies
- Experience in Healthcare, Dental, Claims Processing, EDI/X12, Eligibility, Provider or Payer technologies
- Knowledge of healthcare compliance, PHI/PII protection requirements, and security frameworks
- Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with React JS and MFE
- Experience with Azure cloud services, Kubernetes/AKS, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development, automation platforms, and engineering productivity tools
- Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, security controls, and performance optimization
- Solid expertise in modern application development using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies
- Proficiency in designing APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and distributed systems
- Soft Skills
- Proven solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proven excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proven leadership qualities and a proactive approach to innovation and improvement
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
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, Information Technology, or related discipline
- 9+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years of technical leadership experience
- Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software systems
- Demonstrated experience leading software delivery teams using Agile methodologies
- Experience in Healthcare, Dental, Claims Processing, EDI/X12, Eligibility, Provider or Payer technologies
- Knowledge of healthcare compliance, PHI/PII protection requirements, and security frameworks
- Hands-on experience with React JS and MFE
- Experience with Azure cloud services, Kubernetes/AKS, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development, automation platforms, and engineering productivity tools
- Expertise in modern application development using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies
- Proficiency in designing APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and distributed systems
- Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills; ability to translate business requirements to technical solutions
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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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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