Senior Software Engineer I

Requisition Number: 2337250
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.
The Senior Software Engineer will join the Consumer Engineering team, which drives digital experiences across UHC and Optum RX. This role focuses on building solutions that serve both internal call center agents and external members/patients, supporting critical functions such as e-commerce checkout, prescription management, home delivery, and specialty services. The engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing this essential platform.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using ReactJS, Java-based microservices, and GraphQL
• Architect and implement solutions leveraging Azure cloud services and Kubernetes (preferably Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS)
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Develop and manage containerized applications with Docker
• Ensure robust automation testing for UI and APIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software in an agile environment
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using observability tools such as Azure Monitoring, App Insights, Splunk, and Dynatrace
• Maintain code quality and version control using GitHub
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
• Drive problem-solving and resolve complex technical issues efficiently
• 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:

• 6+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with solid proficiency in ReactJS, Java-based microservices, and GraphQL
• 5+ years of deep expertise in Azure cloud services and Kubernetes, preferably with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• 5+ years of experience and solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools, especially GitHub Actions
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and familiarity with agile development practices
• 5+ years of hands-on experience or solid background in automation testing for UI and APIs
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as Azure Monitoring, App Insights, Splunk, and Dynatrace
• Proficient in GitHub for version control and team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled in agile methodologies, team coaching, and fostering continuous improvement
• Ability to mentor and develop engineering talent
• Exceptional stakeholder management and strategic decision-making capabilities

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.