The Role
Leads the design, development, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of scalable software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Python, databases, and cloud technologies. Collaborates with product and engineering teams, drives product initiatives, reviews code, mentors engineers, improves reliability and security, and advances CI/CD, DevOps, automation, and Agile practices. The role also evaluates emerging technologies, supports AI-enabled productivity, and ensures compliance with quality and governance standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2384119
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 Qualification:
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, test, and maintain scalable software solutions
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver features
- Review code and ensure adherence to engineering best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
- Independently drive some of the product and pillar level initiatives
- Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and technical discussions
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth
- Drive improvements in reliability, performance, security, and operational excellence
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Drive CI/CD adoption and contribute to DevOps and automation initiatives
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
- Ensure application compliance with security, governance, and quality standards
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools
- AI User Responsibilities:
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation
- 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:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience - working on multiple layer of technology
- Engineering Practices
- Agile: Must have working experience of 6+ year in "Agile team"
- Experience on at least one Gen-AI Framework understanding of MCP, A2A Protocol
- Good hands-on experience in Java, Advanced Java, MYSQL, MS SQL Server
- Front end: Good understanding of JS Frameworks like Angular/React
- AI working knowledge on tools like Claude Code/ Codex
- AIDLC understanding of what AIDLC as a concept is. Pod Model
- Good in Data Structure, Algorithms and Design Patterns
- Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills
- Common Technical Skills
- Cloud: 5+ years of working Experience or good knowledge of cloud platform (e.g. OpenShift, Azure, AWS)
- Application Development:
- Java, Python, Spring Boot
- React / Angular
- .NET (Optional)
- DevOps:
- Working experience in IAC using Terraform
- Working experience in CI/CD pipeline (test, build, deployment and monitoring automation)
- Knowledge of software configuration management and packaging
- Knowledge of build tools such as Maven/Gradle
- Open Source: Demonstrate hands on knowledge of Opensource adoption and use cases
- Database: 5+ working experience of database (SQL or PL/SQL), Able to create database, write queries, stored procedures
- Product / Project / Program Related Tech Stack:
- MY SQL
- Microsoft SQL
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Azure Kubernetes Services
- Azure SQL
- Databricks
- Testing using Data Quality Framework
- DevOps - Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Redis, Sonar, Fortify
- Others - JMeter, Groovy, NewRelic
- Development Methodology / Engineering Practices - Agile (SCRUM / KANBAN / SAFe)
- Work experience in product engineering
- Knowledge of US Healthcare domain
- Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a global team with a positive team spirit
Preferred Qualification:
- Modern Infrastructure: Knowledge in modern serverless and cloud managed infrastructure
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
- 7+ years of experience working across multiple technology layers
- 6+ years of experience working in Agile teams
- Experience with at least one generative AI framework and understanding of MCP and A2A Protocol
- Hands-on experience with Java, advanced Java, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server
- Understanding of JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React
- Working knowledge of AI tools such as Claude Code or Codex
- Understanding of AIDLC and the Pod Model
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
- Strong problem-solving skills
- 5+ years of cloud experience or strong knowledge of OpenShift, Azure, or AWS
- Application development experience with Java, Python, and Spring Boot
- Experience with React or Angular
- Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test, build, deployment, and monitoring automation
- Knowledge of software configuration management and packaging
- Knowledge of Maven or Gradle
- Hands-on knowledge of open-source technology adoption and use cases
- 5+ years of database experience with SQL or PL/SQL, including database creation, queries, and stored procedures
- Experience or knowledge of MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure SQL, and Databricks
- Experience with Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Redis, Sonar, Fortify, JMeter, Groovy, or New Relic
- Experience with Agile development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
- Work experience in product engineering
- Knowledge of the US healthcare domain
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a global team
- Knowledge of modern serverless and cloud-managed infrastructure
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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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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