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:
- Work closely with Business Analysis and QA team members in understanding the functional and technical design for processes identified for application and platform development
- Design and develop/code software components including web applications, on the following platforms: Java, J2EE, Spring MVC
- Design, develop, validate and maintain application software working with established processes
- Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize the applications using approved AI tools
- Work on automating redundant processes
- Adapt to new programming languages, methodologies, platforms and frameworks to support the business needs
- Provide support and guidance to team on issues escalated by the client
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making.
- 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:
- Undergraduate degree
- Java Developer with 7+ years of experience in Java, J2EE technology stack
- Familiarity with Cloud environments and cloud container technologies
- Solid understanding of Spring MVC framework
- Experience developing Liferay applications in Java MVC architecture using Spring framework
- Experience working with JavaScript frameworks including Angular and React
- Experience working with continuous integration using Maven, Jenkins and other DevOps CI environments
- Experience of GitHub, GitHub Actions
- Exposure to developing RESTful and SOAP web-services
- Proficient in core Unix commands for managing file systems and processes
- Working knowledge of Oracle database and writing SQL scripts
- Proven good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Demonstrated ability to provide quick issue resolutions or workarounds, as required
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
- Undergraduate degree
- 7+ years of experience in Java, J2EE technology stack
- Familiarity with Cloud environments and cloud container technologies
- Solid understanding of Spring MVC framework
- Experience developing Liferay applications in Java MVC architecture using Spring framework
- Experience working with JavaScript frameworks including Angular and React
- Experience working with continuous integration using Maven, Jenkins and other DevOps CI environments
- Experience of GitHub, GitHub Actions
- Exposure to developing RESTful and SOAP web-services
- Proficient in core Unix commands for managing file systems and processes
- Working knowledge of Oracle database and writing SQL scripts
- Proven good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Demonstrated ability to provide quick issue resolutions or workarounds, as required
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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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.
