Software Engineering Lead

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:

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Java (17/21)
• Build and optimize REST APIs and microservices
• Work extensively with SQL Server; ensure performance and data integrity
• Write clean, efficient code and solve complex technical problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
• 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:

• Primary Skills (Backend)
  • Solid experience in Java (Java 17 and above; preferably Java 21)
  • Experience in designing and developing scalable backend systems, REST APIs, and microservices
  • Hands-on experience with SQL Server (mandatory) including query optimization and database design
  • Solid coding, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Cloud Skills
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure
  • Understanding of cloud-native application development and deployment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Frontend
  • Basic knowledge or working experience with React JS
• Support frontend integration using React JS
• Exposure to MongoDB or other NoSQL databases

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.