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.
Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.
These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Candidate must have good hands-on experience in java, Spring boot, Python, React JS, REST, Mongo DB, AI/ML Dev Opps Technologies
- Act as a technical lead, guiding the team through complex challenges, and ensuring alignment with architectural and business goals
- Conduct functional and technical spikes to evaluate new approaches or technologies and effectively communicate findings to the team
- Operate as an individual contributor, actively participating in the design, development, and deployment of application features
- Provide support and mentorship to team members, helping them resolve blockers and grow their technical skills
- Basic, structured, standard approach to work
- 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
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of professional experience in software development
- Good hands-on experience in java, Spring boot, React Js, Python, REST, Mongo DB, Dev Opps Technologies
- Experience with full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
- Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiar with AI/ML technologies
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
- Proven track record of leading software projects or mentoring junior developers
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, Software Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of professional experience in software development
- Hands-on experience in Java
- Hands-on experience in Spring Boot
- Hands-on experience in Python
- Hands-on experience in ReactJS
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs
- Experience with MongoDB
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
- Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiar with AI/ML technologies (including AI/ML DevOps/MLOps)
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
- Proven track record of leading software projects or mentoring junior developers
- Experience with full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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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.