The Role
Lead development on Pega applications, manage Agile processes, design code solutions, ensure application performance, and coordinate with teams to meet business requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2363325
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:
- Resolution/Inheritance/Circumstancing, Class Design, Locking , Persistence, Authentication, Agents, Functions/Java API, Services, Connectors
- Can build sub-components of application solutions
- Writing code and unit tests, working on API specs, automation, and conducting code reviews and testing
- Performing ongoing refactoring of code, utilizing visualization and other techniques to fast-track concepts, and delivering continuous improvement
- Working with product managers to prioritize features for ongoing sprints and managing a list of technical requirements based on industry trends, new technologies, known defects, and issues
- Demonstrated experience in Agile development, application design, software development, and testing
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners
- Expertise in objected oriented analysis and design across a variety of platforms
- Experience with JAVA and related technologies, including relational databases
- Experience with Pega RULES Process Commander System or other Business Process Management (BPM) system is a plus
- Experience with GCP Cloud based applications
- Participates in the Agile team build activities
- Contributes to the design of the application typically focused on specific automation or integration activities
- Identifies reusable components and implement accordingly
- Participates in the compilation of the User Stories as required by project
- Interfaces with the LBA/BA to address the configuration associated with the User Stories
- Works with all groups to help insure best possible design for a solution
- Configures Pega solution including integrations between systems and development of automated activities
- Serve as a testing resource for the implementation team in the unit testing and integration testing of application functionality and re-testing of reported issues from unit and user-acceptance testing
- Management and support of the various environment
- System performance tuning
- Has a clear understanding of Pega's Frameworks and their offerings
- Understanding of container technologies: OpenShift, Docker, etc.
- Demonstrates an understanding of both the business process(es) and the technical application of the Framework(s) worked on
- Identifies Framework enhancements or modifications made at client sites in order to meet project functional requirements or to meet ongoing compliance need
- 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 regard 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:
- Graduation is a must
- Certifications
- Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) or Pega Certified System Architect (CSA)
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in PRPC design and implementation topics: (Work Object Relationships, Specialization techniques, Reporting, Routing (Skills based), Rule Resolution/Inheritance/Circumstancing, Class Design, Locking , Persistence, Authentication, Agents, Functions/Java API, Services, Connectors
- Hands on experience of PRPC architecture including the following: (J2EE architecture, PRPC Multi-node architecture, PRPC Caching, Session Management, Ajax in PRPC, Tracer, DB trace)
- Experience with JAVA and related technologies, including relational databases
- Experience with GCP Cloud based applications
- Has a clear understanding of Pega's Frameworks and their offerings
- Understanding of container technologies: OpenShift, Docker, etc.
- Have a working knowledge of the following PRPC design and implementation topics: (Work Object Relationships, Specialization techniques, Reporting, Routing (Skills based), Rule
- Have a working knowledge of PRPC architecture including the following: (J2EE architecture, PRPC Multi-node architecture, PRPC Caching, Session Management, Ajax in PRPC, Tracer, DB trace)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Pega RULES Process Commander System or other Business Process Management (BPM) system
- Certifications:
- Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)
- Pega certifications on specific frameworks (e.g., Pega Customer Service, BPM)
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
- Graduation is a must
- Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) or Pega Certified System Architect (CSA)
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in PRPC design and implementation
- Hands on experience of PRPC architecture
- Experience with JAVA and related technologies
- Experience with GCP Cloud based applications
- Understanding of container technologies: OpenShift, Docker
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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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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