Full Stack Engineer - Java and Angular

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 looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong experience in Java (backend) and Angular/React (frontend) to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications. The role involves end-to-end development across UI, APIs, and backend services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain  full stack applications using Java and Angular/React
• Build responsive and user-friendly UI components using modern frontend frameworks
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot preferred)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, UX) to deliver high-quality features
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of applications
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and issue resolution
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle: development, testing, deployment, and support

• 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 degree in Computer Science / IT or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Full Stack Development
• Frontend
  • Solid experience in Angular / React
  • Experience with responsive design and performance optimization
  • Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Backend
  • Solid hands-on experience in  Java (Spring Boot / Microservices)
  • Experience with REST APIs, authentication (OAuth/JWT)
  • Understanding of distributed systems and API design
• Database & Tools
  • Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)
  • Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
  • Proven solid problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Proven good communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
• Knowledge of Microservices architecture
• Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes
• Exposure to Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Datadog, Splunk)

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.