The Role
Designs and delivers full-stack features using Java Spring Boot microservices and Angular applications. Builds APIs, database integrations, secure authentication, automated tests, Docker images, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, observability, and database migrations. The role embeds security and cost optimization practices, develops internal automation, collaborates across Product, Design, QA, and Security, conducts code reviews, mentors engineers, and maintains technical documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2376882
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:
Soft 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver end to end features using Java (Spring Boot) microservices and Angular web apps
- Write clean, testable code with JUnit/Testcontainers, Jasmine/Jest, and Cypress/Playwright for E2E
- Build and maintain REST/GraphQL APIs, data access (JPA/Hibernate), caching (e.g., Redis), and secure auth (OAuth2/OIDC, JWT)
- Author and optimize Dockerfiles (multi stage builds, minimal bases, SBOMs/signing); manage image lifecycle in registries
- Own CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps/Jenkins/GitLab CI) with tests, scans, artifact versioning, and automated rollbacks
- Provision and manage environments via Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep/CloudFormation) and configuration-as-code
- Embed shift left security: SAST/DAST, dependency & container image scanning, secrets management, OWASP top 10 safeguards
- Optimize cost and efficiency: right-size resources, reduce image size/startup time, and monitor cloud/container spend
- Build internal tooling/CLIs & automation (Java/Node/Python/Bash/Go) for dev workflows, releases, and compliance checks
- Automate database migrations (Liquibase/Flyway), schema/versioning, and test data management
- Collaborate with Product, Design, QA, Security; perform code reviews, mentor engineers, and maintain clear docs/runbooks
- (Valuable) Use AI assisted coding/testing and log analysis tools to speed delivery and accelerate root cause analysis responsibly
- 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 Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of software engineering experience
- 3+ years of experience in developing applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Angular
- 3+ years of experience in front-end development with Angular (components, RxJS, routing, forms, state management, testing with Jasmine/Jest)
- 3+ years of experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and ORMs (JPA/Hibernate); exposure to NoSQL technologies (Redis, MongoDB)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Docker and containerization, including image optimization and registry workflows
- 3+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI) with integrated testing and security scanning
- 3+ years of experience using Infrastructure as Code and configuration-as-code tools (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Helm, Kustomize)
- 3+ years of experience delivering automated testing across units, integration, and end-to-end frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Testcontainers, Cypress, Playwright)
- 3+ years of experience in implementing observability practices (metrics, logging, tracing using tools such as Prometheus, ELK/EFK, OpenTelemetry)
- 3+ years of experience with Linux, networking fundamentals, HTTP, and distributed systems
- 2+ years of strong experience in Java (collections, concurrency, JVM fundamentals) and Spring Boot (REST, Security, Data/JPA, Actuator
- 1+ years of experience in AI-assisted engineering tools and responsible usage practices
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration with Product, Design, QA, and Security
- Problem-solving mindset with bias to automate and simplify; strong debugging skills across stack
- Mentorship and code review experience; advocates for best practices and high code quality
- Comfortable in agile environments, managing priorities, and owning outcomes
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 Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of software engineering experience
- 3+ years developing applications using Java Spring Boot and Angular
- 3+ years of front-end development with Angular, RxJS, routing, forms, state management, and Jasmine/Jest testing
- 3+ years working with relational databases and JPA/Hibernate; exposure to Redis or MongoDB
- 3+ years of hands-on Docker and containerization experience, including image optimization and registry workflows
- 3+ years building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with integrated testing and security scanning
- 3+ years using infrastructure-as-code and configuration-as-code tools
- 3+ years delivering automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
- 3+ years implementing observability practices involving metrics, logging, and tracing
- 3+ years of experience with Linux, networking fundamentals, HTTP, and distributed systems
- 2+ years of strong Java and Spring Boot experience, including collections, concurrency, JVM fundamentals, REST, Security, Data/JPA, and Actuator
- 1+ year of experience with AI-assisted engineering tools and responsible usage practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, automation, and simplification skills
- Mentorship and code review experience
- Comfort working in agile environments and managing priorities
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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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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