Full Stack Developer – React.JS, Node.js, SQL, NoSQL

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. 

We are looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer with 3+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate should have solid expertise in React.js and Node.js, along with experience in application development using JavaScript/TypeScript. The candidate should also have a solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, and real-time working knowledge of designing frameworks such as Bootstrap and Material-UI. Experience in backend API development and working with microservices architecture is essential.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React.js and Node.js
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for frontend-backend integration
• Develop modular, reusable ReactJS components and front-end libraries
• Implement state management using Redux or Flux
• Perform backend development using Node, Go, Rust, Java, or Python
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries for SQL and NoSQL systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in full stack 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:

• Hands-on experience in backend API development (RESTful services)
• Experience in building modular, reusable ReactJS components and front-end libraries
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerized deployments
• Backend development experience using Node, Go, Rust, Java, or Python
• Solid knowledge of ReactJS and popular workflows such as Redux or Flux
• Real-time working knowledge of UI frameworks like Bootstrap and Material-UI
• Familiarity with Python language
• Good understanding of database development (SQL and NoSQL)
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Azure Public Cloud
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and Agile methodology
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and GitHub technologies

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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