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Software Engineer - Main frame - JAVA and Python

Hyderabad, India

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Software Engineer - Main frame - JAVA and Python

Requisition number: 2363379 Job category: Technology Primary location: Hyderabad, Telangana Date posted: 05/28/2026 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.

Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.

These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways. Basic, structured, standard approach to work.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Analyze business requirements to develop database solutions for Health Care and Reporting systems Able to conduct Scrum ceremonies
  • Walk-through the technical design document with Business/SME/QA group and support team
  • Support QA, UAT and Release phases of the project via defect analysis, change maintenance, etc.
  • 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

Eligibility
To apply to an internal job, employees must meet the following criteria:

  • SG 25 & SG 26 can apply
    • SG 25 will move to SG 26
    • SG 26 will move laterally
  • Performance rating in the last common review cycle of "Meets Expectations" or higher
  • Not be on any active CAP (Corrective Action Plan) or active disciplinary action
  • Time in Role Guidelines
    • Should have been in your current position for a minimum of 12 months, if you have not met the recommended minimum time in role, discuss your career interest with your manager and gain alignment prior to applying. And share the alignment email with respective recruiter while applying

Required Qualifications:

  • B.E / MCA / B.Tech / MTECH /MS Graduation
  • Knowledge of Mainframes (COBOL, JCL ,DB2, CICS, VSAM, REXX, API), SQL
  • Solid understanding of software engineering processes: Design patterns, algorithms, data structures, schemas and queries, system design, unit testing, code reviews, agile and dev-ops
  • Proven solid problem solving, analytical skills
  • Proven good communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in Mainframe apps
  • Knowledge of Java
  • Knowledge of Python
  • Proven good communication and presentation skills

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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