Principal Software Engineer – Java and Cloud

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.

UHC Technology is focused on driving change, modernization, and ensuring reliable and stable systems so that we can help to transform health care – making it easier, more affordable, and more effective for those we serve.  We are passionate about technology and the role it plays to create distinctive experiences to our constituents.  While we are always focused on how technology can help us deliver faster and with improved quality, we are far more enthusiastic about the ways technology can reinvent how we deliver on our mission in partnership with the UHC lines of business and Optum Technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer with expertise in modern software technologies: Java, microservices, cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, containers, Kafka, CI/CD, and test automation. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of the next generation of our Provider Onboarding and Maintenance pipeline products.  

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products. Solid problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, a deep understanding of software engineering principles, and an understanding of highly available and resilient systems are essential for this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of scalable and high-performance software solutions using Java, Microservice, Kafka, Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, and Containers
• Collaborate with product managers, software architects, and development teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, promoting best practices and ensuring the delivery of high-quality code
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, particularly in Cloud Native technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and Containers, and apply this knowledge to improve software solutions
• Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and software development methodologies, with a focus on highly available and resilient systems
• 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:

• 5+ years of experience in modern programming languages such as Java, React, Kafka, Node.js, Python
• 2+ years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer or a similar role
• 1+ years of experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience building API-driven platforms handling significant traffic and data loads
• 1+ years of experience with Cloud Native technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and Containers
• 1+ years of experience with modern DevSecOps  and test automation practices and tools (Jenkins, Github, PostMan, etc.)
• 1+ years of experience using distributed systems and high-performance computing, including interpreting operational systems behaviors and resiliency strategies
• 1+ years of experience working in an agile environment, especially Scrum or Kanban

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.