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Software Engineering Lead- Fullstack- Java and Angular

Chennai, 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 Engineering Lead- Fullstack- Java and Angular

Requisition number: 2349020 Job category: Technology Primary location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Date posted: 05/13/2026 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:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Core Java and Spring Boot
  • Build and optimize Spring Batch jobs for large scale data processing
  • Develop and maintain microservices with efficient communication patterns (REST APIs, messaging, etc.)
  • Work closely with cross functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product) to deliver high quality solutions
  • Implement secure, scalable, and high performing backend components
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions
  • Write clean, reusable, and well documented code
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning
  • 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, Engineering, or a related field
  • 6+ years of experience on full stack Java and Angular based development
  • Good hands-on experience on Springboot applications with high configurability
  • Experience in Cloud Computing technologies
  • Solid knowledge of Azure Cloud and Kubernetes
  • Understanding of functional area and feature
  • Good understanding of who are end users, who is customer, understanding of end-user pain points
  • Basic understanding of AI and AI enabled development
  • Proven solid object-oriented programming skills
  • Proven solid analytical skills and experience on proof-of-concept development
  • Proven good on design and application architecture principles and should have good handle on GoF design patterns
  • Proven good Team player, change/innovation agents and self-starter on different techs
  • Proven ready to take up any technical challenges and should be research oriented


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.

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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