Senior Software Engineer II

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and Architecture:
  • Develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient Java-based applications
  • Create architectural models that demonstrate the flow and functionality of applications
  • Define the structure of the system, its interfaces, and the principles that guide its organization, software design, and implementation
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to understand business requirements
  • Propose the best solution approach to identified business problems using Java technologies
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure alignment with architectural standards and best practices
• Technical Leadership:
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the architecture is current and robust
• Project Management:
  • Manage and oversee the entire software development lifecycle
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with the architecture and implementation
  • As a FSE should be aware of the full technology stack of the application
  • Developing new user-facing features using React.js
  • Deployment of Microservices and deployments
  • Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
  • Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
  • Provide guidance for junior mid-level engineers when appropriate
  • Should be an active participant in the Grooming sessions by suggesting issues with the requirements
  • Propose solutions and develop and ensure quality of the product
  • Participation in Design reviews, Code reviews, Test Case reviews and Application readiness reviews
  • Resource will be accountable for Design, development, integration testing, quality assurance testing and production
  • Handling Problem tickets, Incident tickets related to distributed application modules
  • Worked and delivered outcome based on AI/ML
• 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:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience:
  • Experience: in engineering and software architecture design
• Solid development experience in Java Development
• Solid development experience in building and fine tuning of REST/SOAP based webservices, Javascript, ReactJS
• Good knowledge in Spring and Hibernate
• Good knowledge on Containerization and Cloud technologies
• Good knowledge on Security features
• Good knowledge on Agile, CICD and Jenkins etc.
• In-depth understanding of coding languages, particularly Java and JavaScript
• Proven excellent designing, programming, testing skills
• Proven to be ready to play versatile roles as per project/business demands – Development, testing, Production support, etc.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in using architectural modeling tools and software development methodologies
  • Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualification:

• Project management experience is advantageous

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.