Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services using React, Python, and Node.js; implement and optimize PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases; containerize with Docker; build CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions; collaborate cross-functionally, write clean code, and conduct code reviews.
Requisition Number: 2341662
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 scalable web applications using ReactJS
- Build robust backend services using Python and Nodejs
- Implement and optimize database solutions using PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- Containerize applications using Docker for consistent deployment across environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
- Use Git for version control across all stages of development
- 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:
- Graduation
- Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering
- Extensive hands-on experience with Docker
- Solid experience in frontend frameworks: JavaScript, ReactJS, Typescript
- Solid knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases
- Knowledge of event-driven architecture using Kafka
- Proficient in backend development using Python and Java
- Proficiency with Git for version control, Action/workflows
- Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git workflows (GitHub Actions)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on AWS Cloud
- Familiarity with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes (K8s)
- Worked on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) CMS for content authoring, page updates, and component configuration
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.
Top Skills
Reactjs,Python,Node.Js,Postgresql,Mongodb,Docker,Javascript,Typescript,Kafka,Git,Github Actions,Java,Aws,Kubernetes,Aem
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