About the Role
Optum is a global organization dedicated to improving health outcomes by connecting people with essential care, pharmacy benefits, and resources. This role involves implementing end-to-end features, designing secure applications, and leveraging modern technologies to advance global health optimization within an inclusive, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Implement end-to-end features and user stories including analysis, design, development, validation, deployment, and support
- Design, code, test, and debug Java applications for performance, security, and maintainability
- Develop and maintain microservices and RESTful APIs in a distributed architecture
- Collaborate within Agile teams to plan and deliver software solutions
- Apply security principles and industry best practices to application and API design
- Contribute to architectural patterns including Domain-Driven Design
- Design, query, and optimize relational database data models
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments
- Utilize AI tools like Copilot to enhance development productivity
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- 6+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java, J2EE, Spring MVC, and Spring Boot
- Exposure to modern front-end frameworks such as React.js
- 6+ years of experience in modern software engineering with a focus on API development
- 4+ years of experience with messaging systems like Kafka or JMS
- 4+ years of experience with monitoring and observability tools like Dynatrace, Splunk, or Grafana
- 3+ years of experience in cloud-native development using Azure, AWS, or GCP
- 3+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- 3+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum environments
- 3+ years of experience with relational databases
- Proven experience in microservices architecture and secure RESTful APIs
- Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- Demonstrated ability to use AI-powered development tools
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment
Skills
- Java
- J2EE
- Spring MVC
- Spring Boot
- React.js
- API Development
- Kafka
- JMS
- Dynatrace
- Splunk
- Grafana
- Azure
- AWS
- GCP
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Agile/Scrum
- Microservices
- CI/CD
- Automated Testing
- AI-powered development tools
- Domain-Driven Design
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 6+ years of software development experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $91,700 to $163,700
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
About the Company
- Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help people live healthier lives.
- UnitedHealth Group is committed to mitigating environmental impact and delivering equitable care to address health disparities.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
