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Software Engineer

Bengaluru, India

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve.

Software Engineer

Requisition number: 2382765 Job category: Technology Primary location: Bengaluru, India Date posted: 09/03/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: No

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:

  • Develop IDM application using SailPoint and Java, participate in requirement Analysis and Design, Perform Unit testing, provide 3rd Level Support for SailPoint applications
  • Development and Delivery of new Integrations, features, Rules, Workflows, Tasks, need and functionality on the SailPoint IIQ & Identity Now platform
  • Develop documentation, workflow diagrams, and test scripts
  • Champion problem management best practices, drive root cause resolution & reduce future incidents
  • Participates in production support on-call rotation, especially on the most complex issues
  • Collaborates with vendor on root cause and helps drive mitigation or elimination actions for future incidents
  • Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and effectively present them to decision makers
  • Build product features in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders
  • Create innovative solutions to meet the needs of the business and to improve the overall health and reliability of the applications
  • Define coding standards and best practices
  • Coach and mentor other developers in the 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:

  • 4+ years of progressive experience in Software Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience with Java
  • 2+ years of experience developing applications in React including component design and state management for specific use cases
  • 2+ years of experience designing and implementing APIs (SOAP / REST)
  • 2+ years of Agile delivery experience
  • 2+ years of experience working on an agile team
  • 2+ years of experience development/ maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • 2+ years of  cloud experience with Azure 
  • Experience delivering software using Agile/Scrum methodology
  • Experience in Git, Azure
  • Experience working in a DevOps model
  • Healthcare industry experience
  • Solid working knowledge of Java and the ability to write scripts
  • Demonstrated solid communication and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, fluid environment while maintaining adherence to standards and best practices


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.

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Benefits

Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

Life

Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.

Emotional

Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.

Physical

Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.

Financial

Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.

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Since joining Optum, my professional growth has been significant. The dynamic environment has enhanced my problem-solving abilities, and the company’s commitment to innovation and continuous learning motivates me to stay. Optum provides continuous training, mentorship, and a clear path for advancement, all while supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Anurag J.

Senior Software Engineering Manager

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