Solution Architect – Java ,AWS

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understanding the Business Requirements
• Translating them to the technical functional deliverables
• Work with Business and other system to design the solution
• Be a Subject Matter expert for the functionality
• Solve the problem with the right technology
• Work with Sr Solution Architect on Roadmap and Agile delivery
• Creative and innovative thinker with attention to detail
• Design principles including SOLID principles and clean architecture
• 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

• Business Acumen:

  Understanding Business Requirements: 

  Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

  Cost Management: 

  Balancing technical requirements with budget constraints.

  Stakeholder Management: 

  Engaging with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.

  Strategic Thinking: 

  Aligning architectural decisions with long-term business strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• B.Tech / MCA / Msc / MTech
• 8+ years of experience

• System Design and Architecture: 

  Expertise in designing scalable, reliable, and secure systems.

  Knowledge of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, SOA).

  Cloud Computing: 

  Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

  Experience with cloud-native services, deployment, and cost optimization.

  Programming and Development: 

  Strong understanding of programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, etc.).

  Familiarity with frameworks, APIs, and development tools.

  Integration and Middleware: 

  Experience with system integration, middleware, and APIs.

  Knowledge of tools like REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

  Database Management: 

  Proficiency in relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.

  Understanding of data modeling and database optimization.

  DevOps and CI/CD: 

  Familiarity with DevOps practices, tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.

  Security: 

  Knowledge of security best practices, encryption, and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA).

  Enterprise Tools and Platforms: 

  Experience with BPM platforms (e.g., Camunda).

Preferred Qualification:

Certifications (Optional but Valuable):

Cloud Certifications: 

AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Architect.

Enterprise Architecture: 

TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework).

Security Certifications: 

CISSP, CISM, or similar.

 

Soft Skills:

Problem-Solving: 

Ability to analyze complex problems and design effective solutions.

Communication: 

Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders, developers, and business teams.

Leadership: 

Ability to lead technical teams and guide them in implementing architectural solutions.

Collaboration: 

Working effectively with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and project managers.

Adaptability: 

Staying updated with emerging technologies and adapting to new tools and methodologies.

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.