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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in both RxClaim legacy technologies (COBOL/IBM i) and modern Java-based application development to drive the enhancement, maintenance, and modernization of critical Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) solutions supporting RxClaim Batch Loads and Extracts (BLE) and related business functions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming legacy business capabilities into scalable, maintainable, and cloud-aligned solutions while ensuring the ongoing reliability, performance, security, and compliance of critical healthcare applications. This position requires a strong balance of hands-on technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple workstreams.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise across the software development lifecycle, driving the design, development, testing, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale solutions within the RxClaim ecosystem
- Work across IBM i (AS/400) applications, high-volume batch processing systems, APIs, event-driven integrations, and Java-based services while partnering with architects, product teams, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to advance strategic modernization initiatives
- 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:
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- 3+ years of COBOL application development experience in an enterprise environment
- 2+ years of Java application development experience
- Solid experience with:
- COBOL
- DB2
- Batch Processing
- Production Support
- Experience working within Agile and SDLC methodologies
- Advanced knowledge of COBOL (CBL/CBLLE), CLLE, DB2 for i, Java, Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, and distributed application architectures
- Proven solid analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience integrating legacy systems with modern platforms, cloud technologies, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted development practices
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
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- 3+ years of COBOL application development experience in an enterprise environment
- 2+ years of Java application development experience
- Experience with COBOL, DB2, batch processing, and production support
- Experience working within Agile and SDLC methodologies
- Advanced knowledge of COBOL CBL/CBLLE, CLLE, DB2 for i, Java, Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, and distributed application architectures
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience integrating legacy systems with modern platforms, cloud technologies, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted development practices
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.
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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.
