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 backend services using Core Java and Spring Boot
- Build and optimize Spring Batch jobs for large scale data processing
- Develop and maintain microservices with efficient communication patterns (REST APIs, messaging, etc.)
- Work closely with cross functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product) to deliver high quality solutions
- Implement secure, scalable, and high performing backend components
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions
- Write clean, reusable, and well documented code
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning
- 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, Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience on full stack Java and Angular based development
- Good hands-on experience on Springboot applications with high configurability
- Experience in Cloud Computing technologies
- Solid knowledge of Azure Cloud and Kubernetes
- Understanding of functional area and feature
- Good understanding of who are end users, who is customer, understanding of end-user pain points
- Basic understanding of AI and AI enabled development
- Proven solid object-oriented programming skills
- Proven solid analytical skills and experience on proof-of-concept development
- Proven good on design and application architecture principles and should have good handle on GoF design patterns
- Proven good Team player, change/innovation agents and self-starter on different techs
- Proven ready to take up any technical challenges and should be research oriented
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, Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience on full stack Java and Angular based development
- Good hands-on experience on Springboot applications with high configurability
- Experience in Cloud Computing technologies
- Solid knowledge of Azure Cloud and Kubernetes
- Understanding of functional area and feature
- Good understanding of who are end users, customer and their pain points
- Basic understanding of AI and AI enabled development
- Proven solid object-oriented programming skills
- Proven good analytical skills and experience on proof-of-concept development
- Proven good design and application architecture principles with GoF design patterns
- Good Team player, change/innovation agent and self-starter
- Ready to take up any technical challenges and research oriented
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.
Optum Insights
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.
