Senior Software Engineer – Java, Azure, 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.

A hands-on Software Engineer responsible for the full development lifecycle (Java/Azure) with a specific focus on integrating AI components and utilizing AI tools to optimize workflows.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Core Development: Design, build, and deploy robust microservices using Java and Angular/React on Azure
• AI Integration: Implement AI-powered product features and leverage AI coding assistants to accelerate development and problem-solving
• Architecture & Quality: optimize system performance and code quality for scalable enterprise software within a cross-functional team
• 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:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science (or related field) with 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Cloud & Architecture: Hands-on experience designing and deploying Microservices on Azure (or AWS/GCP) using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Azure DevOps)
• AI-Augmented Development: Real-time experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise) to accelerate coding workflows, alongside experience integrating LLMs/AI models into application logic
• Engineering Best Practices: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with a solid focus on code reviews, unit testing (JUnit/Mockito), and version control (Git)
• Database & APIs: Solid understanding of SQL (Database design, query optimization) and experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Full Stack Engineering: Solid proficiency in backend development using Java (Spring Boot) and frontend development using Angular or React
• Communication: Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

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.