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:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions
- Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services
- Integrate Generative AI, LLMs, AI services, or intelligent automation capabilities into business applications
- Design and optimise database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, business analysts, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software
- Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards, security, and best practices
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements
- Support CI/CD pipelines and release management activities
- Create technical documentation and contribute to architectural discussions
- AI User and capable of using AI tools
- 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:
- Graduate or Postgraduate in Computer Science/Engineering/Science or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering and enterprise application development using Java and Spring Boot
- 3+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure
- 3+ years of experience working with MS SQL Server, including schema design, performance tuning, and query optimization
- 3+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- 3+ years of experience using version control tools (e.g., Git) and automated CI/CD pipelines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or relevant cloud architecture certification
- Experience integrating AI-powered application components, machine learning API services, or cognitive tools
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)
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
- Graduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of professional software engineering and enterprise application development experience using Java and Spring Boot
- 3+ years designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure
- 3+ years working with Microsoft SQL Server, including schema design, performance tuning, and query optimization
- 3+ years designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- 3+ years using version control tools such as Git and automated CI/CD pipelines
- Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate or relevant cloud architecture certification
- Experience integrating AI-powered application components, machine learning API services, or cognitive tools
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks such as React or Angular
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.
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.
