Software Engineering Lead – JavaScript, ReactJS, TypeScript

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:

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and resilient web applications using Java and modern JavaScript frameworks (React.js, TypeScript)
• Lead the front-end and back-end development efforts, ensuring seamless integration and responsive application behavior
• Implement and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes, managing deployment, scaling, and networking
• Employ Git for source control and GitHub Actions for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows
• Monitor the health of applications, implementing logging and monitoring solutions to preemptively resolve potential issues
• Analyze existing applications for performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to enhance user experience
• Collaborate with project managers, UX/UI designers, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Mentor junior developers, promoting best practices in software development and continuous learning
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, and assess new tools to enhance development efficiency and product quality
• 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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with strong command over Java, JavaScript, React.JS, and TypeScript
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes for orchestration of containerized applications
• Solid experience in implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting tools
• Deep understanding of Git for version control and proficiency in automating workflows with GitHub Actions
• Demonstrated ability in managing and scaling large-scale applications with a focus on optimizing application performance
• Proven excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Proven solid communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working in agile environments

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certifications in Kubernetes, Java, or JavaScript frameworks
• Experience with additional monitoring solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack
• Knowledge of additional backend languages or frameworks

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.