Senior Software Engineer – Java, Springboot

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Software Engineer to perform development/coding tasks for Market Implementation projects, building tools and utilities to leverage to accelerate the C&S Market Implementation program delivery. As a Software Engineer specializing in C&S Market Implementation, your primary responsibility will be to develop and code for various project initiatives and create tools and utilities to enhance the delivery of Market Implementation programs. You will work closely with other team members to ensure successful implementation of software solutions and meet project deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and code software solutions for project initiatives related to Market Implementation
• Create tools and utilities to streamline and expedite the delivery of Market Implementation programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define specifications, and ensure successful implementation
• Troubleshoot and debug software applications to identify and resolve issues. Collaborate with the team to conduct testing and ensure high-quality deliverables
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, AI/ML concepts, and industry best practices
• 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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in relevant technologies Oracle, Java, Spring Boot, Spring batch, AI/ML and Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Kubernetes Dockers, Open Shift, etc.
• Experience working with Oracle databases. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in software development
• Solid understanding of software development principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Solid proficiency in Java programming language
• Proven solid problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Proven excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proven ability to work independently and meet project deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Market Implementation programs or related domains
• Knowledge of software development frameworks and libraries
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Emerging Technologies such as Kafka Streaming, NOSQL DB’s such as Cassandra, MongoDB, Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Kubernetes Dockers, Open Shift, etc.

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.