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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and code software components, including web applications, middleware, and services, using platforms such as Java, J2EE, Spring, and Spring Boot
  
• Design, implement, and maintain highly scalable microservices throughout all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) on platforms like Microsoft Azure or any public cloud environment
  
• Handle all aspects of Java development, both front-end and back-end, including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining products
  
• Establish and manage coding, usability, and quality standards
  
• Work collaboratively with QA and Business Analysis team members
  
• Adhere to the terms and conditions of the employment contract, as well as company policies and procedures
• 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
• Experience working with Azure or any public cloud environment
• Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, Maven and Sonar for builds and scans
• Proficient Java Developer with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and APIs
• Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills

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.