*Lead a team to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and continuously improve software
*Mentor the engineering team to develop and perform as highly as possible
*Guide and help the team adopt best engineering practices
*Support driving modern solutions to complex problems
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience.
Tech Lead who has the capability and will to lead end-to-end software engineering - development, test automation, devops and application support.
*Solid understanding of software engineering and processes: application security, design patterns, algorithms, data structures, schemas and queries, system design, unit testing, code reviews, agile, and dev-ops.
*Experience working with teams that leveraged two or more of the following: continuous integration / continuous delivery tools, REST API development, serverless architecture, containerization, IaC, public / private cloud, web applications, web services, application observability and/or messaging / stream architecture.
*Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Potential candidate must have:
*6 to 8 years of Java/J2EE experience
*3 to 4 years of hands-on experience Python, Go
*3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in React, Node
*Minimum 2 year of hands-on experience in production public cloud (AWS)
*Strong, hands-on knowledge in JUnit or equivalent framework
*Strong, hands-on knowledge in PL/SQL and SQL Server/Oracle database
*Hands on experience in working with standard DevOps tools:
oBuild automation tools such as Hudson, Jenkins, Travis CI or equivalent
oBuild Tools such as Maven, ANT, Gradle or equivalent
oSource control tools such as Git, GitHub, SVN or equivalent
oConfiguration tools such as Chef, Puppet, Terraform, Ansible
*Hands-on in designing software solutions and architecture
*Hands-on in using design patterns
*Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Potential candidate should have:
*Hands-on knowledge in trouble shooting, performance tuning, and optimization
*Experience working in cross-functional teams - Solution Design, Development, Quality Engineering and DevOps.
*Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
*Ability to work collaboratively in a global team with a positive team spirit
Potential candidate could have:
*Work experience in Agile/Scrum Methodology
*Knowledge of SAFe
*Work experience in product engineering
*Knowledge of US Healthcare domain, in general and data analytics applications/products in particular
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. SM
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 6 to 8 years of Java/J2EE experience
- 3 to 4 years hands-on experience with Python and Go
- 3 to 4 years hands-on experience with React and Node
- Minimum 2 years hands-on production public cloud (AWS) experience
- Strong, hands-on knowledge in JUnit or equivalent testing framework
- Strong, hands-on knowledge in PL/SQL and SQL Server/Oracle databases
- Experience with CI/CD and build automation tools (Hudson, Jenkins, Travis CI)
- Experience with build tools (Maven, Ant, Gradle)
- Experience with source control tools (Git, GitHub, SVN)
- Experience with configuration and IaC tools (Chef, Puppet, Terraform, Ansible)
- Hands-on experience designing software solutions and architecture
- Hands-on experience using design patterns; solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, system design, and application security
- Experience with REST API development, serverless, containerization, web services, observability, or messaging/stream architectures
- Troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization experience
- Experience working in cross-functional teams (Design, Development, QE, DevOps)
- Work experience in Agile/Scrum and knowledge of SAFe
- Knowledge of US Healthcare domain and data analytics applications/products
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in global teams
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.