Design, build, and maintain scalable full-stack enterprise web applications using HTMX/modern front-ends and Go/Java backends. Architect microservices and RESTful APIs, integrate messaging/event-driven systems, deploy cloud solutions with CI/CD (Azure DevOps/GitHub), and use AI-assisted tools to streamline development.
Requisition Number: 2368259
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 Qualifications:
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, and maintain high-performance enterprise web applications using front-end technologies (HTMX, Angular, React, JavaScript, jQuery) and backend systems (Go, Java).
- Architect, build, and deploy scalable microservices, secure RESTful APIs, and robust backend services
- Design and implement responsive, cross-browser compatible UI/UX and integrate messaging systems for event-driven architectures
- Build and deploy cloud-based solutions and automate deployments using CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub)
- Use enterprise-approved AI productivity tools to streamline development workflows, automate manual tasks, and evaluate emerging technology trends to drive continuous 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 regard 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:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent software development experience (e.g., 4+ years of additional software development experience in lieu of a degree).
- 6+ years of software engineering experience building, deploying, and maintaining scalable full-stack applications
- 5+ years of hands-on backend development experience utilizing both Go and Java
- 4+ years of hands-on front-end development experience utilizing HTMX, Angular, React, JavaScript, and jQuery
- Proven experience working with SQL Server, including writing complex SQL queries
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure (such as Web Apps, Functions, API Management, and Key Vault)
- Experience with cloud monitoring, logging tools (such as Azure Monitor or Application Insights), and messaging services
- Experience utilizing modern AI-assisted development tools and automation aids to optimize coding efficiency
- Familiarity with Agile development and DevOps methodologies.
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.
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