Design and develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot, build microservices, and collaborate with teams for high quality solutions.
Requisition Number: 2349020
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:
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 backend services using Core Java and Spring Boot
- Build and optimize Spring Batch jobs for large scale data processing
- Develop and maintain microservices with efficient communication patterns (REST APIs, messaging, etc.)
- Work closely with cross functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product) to deliver high quality solutions
- Implement secure, scalable, and high performing backend components
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions
- Write clean, reusable, and well documented code
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning
- 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 or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience on full stack Java and Angular based development
- Good hands-on experience on Springboot applications with high configurability
- Experience in Cloud Computing technologies
- Solid knowledge of Azure Cloud and Kubernetes
- Understanding of functional area and feature
- Good understanding of who are end users, who is customer, understanding of end-user pain points
- Basic understanding of AI and AI enabled development
- Proven solid object-oriented programming skills
- Proven solid analytical skills and experience on proof-of-concept development
- Proven good on design and application architecture principles and should have good handle on GoF design patterns
- Proven good Team player, change/innovation agents and self-starter on different techs
- Proven ready to take up any technical challenges and should be research oriented
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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
Chennai, India, India
Similar Jobs at Optum
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Lead a full stack development team focusing on Java and Angular. Provide technical support, drive quality, and optimize workflows while understanding user needs and end-user pain points.
Top Skills:
AIAngularAzure CloudJavaKubernetesSpring Boot
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Lead software engineering efforts, including development, testing, and maintenance of applications and services while ensuring code quality and addressing customer needs.
Top Skills:
JavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesSpringSpring Boot
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Senior Software Engineer I will comply with employment terms and contribute to health care technology that connects people with necessary resources and care.
What you need to know about the Chennai Tech Scene
To locals, it's no secret that South India is leading the charge in big data infrastructure. While the environmental impact of data centers has long been a concern, emerging hubs like Chennai are favored by companies seeking ready access to renewable energy resources, which provide more sustainable and cost-effective solutions. As a result, Chennai, along with neighboring Bengaluru and Hyderabad, is poised for significant growth, with a projected 65 percent increase in data center capacity over the next decade.

