The Role
Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java/Spring Boot and cloud-native Azure services. Integrate AI/ML, implement event-driven architectures with Kafka/PostgreSQL, build CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Artifactory, containerize with Docker/Podman, automate infra with Terraform, and maintain observability with Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor team members.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2368491
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:
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, develop, and maintain scalable, resilient microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Python, adhering to UHG engineering and security standards
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise applications to enable intelligent decision-making and operational efficiency
- Implement and support event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka and PostgreSQL to ensure high availability and data consistency
- Build, automate, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring reliable artifact management through Artifactory
- Deploy, configure, and manage cloud-native workloads on Microsoft Azure, including AKS, Application Gateway, Blob Storage, Key Vault, and Virtual Machines, with a focus on performance, security, and cost optimization
- Establish and maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk to proactively identify and resolve issues
- Utilize Docker, Podman, and Terraform to standardize containerization and infrastructure-as-code practices, improving deployment consistency and automation
- Collaborate directly with business stakeholders and customers to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Mentor and guide team members through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence
- Drive and influence architectural decisions, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, compliance requirements, and long-term technology strategy
- 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 or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including AKS, Application Gateway, Storage, Key Vault, and Virtual Machines
- Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, with artifact management via Artifactory
- Practical experience with containerization and infrastructure automation, using Docker, Podman, and Terraform
- Experience working with relational databases and messaging systems, such as PostgreSQL, Kafka, and Azure SQL Managed Instance
- Exposure to and hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models or AI-driven services into enterprise applications
- Solid proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for building scalable, enterprise-grade backend services
- Working knowledge of Go and Python for developing performant services, automation, and integrations
- Proficiency in application monitoring, logging, and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk
- Proven solid communication and customer engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate business requirements into technical solutions
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 or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (AKS, Application Gateway, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Virtual Machines)
- Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions with artifact management via Artifactory
- Practical experience with containerization and infrastructure automation using Docker, Podman, and Terraform
- Experience working with relational databases and messaging systems such as PostgreSQL, Kafka, and Azure SQL Managed Instance
- Exposure to and hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models or AI-driven services into enterprise applications
- Solid proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for building scalable backend services
- Working knowledge of Go and Python for developing services, automation, and integrations
- Proficiency in application monitoring, logging, and observability tools including Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk
- Proven communication and customer engagement skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate business requirements
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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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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