Design, develop, test, and support scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, microservices, REST APIs, and Azure Cloud. Troubleshoot production issues, improve reliability and performance, participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews, and contribute to automation and engineering excellence. The role also supports AI-assisted development practices and modern engineering tools.
Requisition Number: 2381705
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:
Core & Must Have Skills
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, test, and support scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, and Azure Cloud
- Develop and maintain microservices, APIs, and cloud-native solutions following engineering best practices and security standards
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and team members in Agile environments to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement sustainable solutions to improve system reliability and performance
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, estimation, and sprint planning activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and engineering excellence within the team
- Support adoption of AI-assisted development practices and modern engineering tools to improve developer productivity
- 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:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Solid hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
- Experience developing modern web applications using ReactJS
- Experience with Azure Cloud services and REST API development
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum team
- Proven solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Azure OpenAI, RAG, LangChain, Spring AI
- GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Cursor, Windsurf
- Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Terraform, Observability Tools
Core & Must Have Skills
- Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS
- Azure Cloud, SQL/NoSQL, Microservices, REST APIs
- Agile Development, Software Design, Problem Solving
- Debugging, Application Design
- API Development, CI/CD
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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