The Role
Leads multiple engineering teams delivering scalable enterprise applications. Provides technical leadership in architecture, modernization, cloud adoption, engineering standards, AI adoption, and delivery execution. Manages programs, risks, dependencies, resources, stakeholders, and compliance while mentoring technical leads and engineers. Drives strategic planning, Agile delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2381866
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:
Preferred 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:
- Lead multiple engineering teams in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications
- Provide technical leadership in solution architecture, application modernization, cloud adoption, and engineering best practices
- Drive end-to-end program delivery including planning, estimation, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication
- Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and Business stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives
- Mentor Technical Leads and Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards, operational excellence, security, compliance, and quality expectations
- Drive AI adoption, engineering productivity improvements, and modernization initiatives across delivery teams
- Manage delivery risks, dependencies, resource planning, and prioritization to ensure successful program outcomes
- 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 or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with significant experience leading engineering teams
- Solid background in Java, Microservices, ReactJS, Azure Cloud, and enterprise architecture
- Experience managing large-scale application delivery programs using Agile methodologies
- Experience leading Technical Leads and cross-functional engineering teams
- Proven solid stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
- Proven ability to drive technical strategy, delivery execution, and organizational outcomes
- Core Skills:
- Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams and driving large-scale technology deliveries
- Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, ReactJS, Azure Cloud, Solution Architecture
- Agile Program Delivery, Engineering Execution, DevOps, CI/CD, Release Management
- Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning
- Solid expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, ReactJS, Azure, and enterprise application architecture
- Stakeholder management, people leadership, delivery governance, risk and dependency management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, AI-driven development practices
- Knowledge in Azure OpenAI, RAG, Agentic AI, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, Spring AI
- Knowledge in Kubernetes, Terraform, Kafka, FinOps, Observability Platforms, Cloud-Native Engineering
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 or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- Significant experience leading engineering teams
- Experience with Java, Microservices, ReactJS, Azure Cloud, and enterprise architecture
- Experience managing large-scale application delivery programs using Agile methodologies
- Experience leading technical leads and cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to drive technical strategy, delivery execution, and organizational outcomes
- Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, ReactJS, Azure Cloud, and solution architecture
- Experience with Agile program delivery, engineering execution, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management
- Experience with team leadership, stakeholder management, risk management, and strategic planning
- Experience with delivery governance, risk and dependency management
- Experience with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or Cline
- Knowledge of Azure OpenAI, RAG, Agentic AI, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or Spring AI
- Knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, Kafka, FinOps, observability platforms, or cloud-native engineering
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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