Senior Software Engineer

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our team. As a Senior Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions using Java. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, design efficient solutions, and deliver high-quality code. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Java development best practices, solid problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions using Java
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design efficient solutions
  
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following Java development best practices
  
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team
  
• Troubleshoot and debug applications, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner
  
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability
  
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in Java development
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process and the team’s skill set
• 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 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development
  
• Experience with frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate
  
• Experience with database technologies, such as SQL and NoSQL
  
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
  
• Solid proficiency in Java and a deep understanding of Java development best practices
  
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex issues
  
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  
• Proven solid attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality software

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.