Senior Software Engineer I

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.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced full-stack developer proficient in Java, React, and Spring Boot to join our dynamic engineering team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications with a solid focus on performance, usability, and reliability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build responsive and interactive user interfaces using React.JS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and best practices
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives
• Analyzes and investigates
• Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise
• 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.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in full-stack development
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Hands-on experience with React.js, Redux, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience with AI tool and agent
• Experience with java Spring boot React
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, etc.)
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines
• Solid proficiency in Java and Spring Boot framework
• Good understanding of database technologies (SQL or NoSQL)
• Proven excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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.