Senior Software Engineer

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team and build robust, scalable, and cloud‑ready applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 21, React, Spring Boot 6, JPA, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure, along with hands‑on experience leveraging AI‑driven development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Spec‑Kit, and Codexto accelerate development, improve design quality, and enhance developer productivity.

This role focuses on delivering high‑quality software solutions using modern engineering practices, including development, automation, and cloud‑native design.

 You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 21, Spring Boot 6, and JPA, ensuring clean architecture and scalability
• Build dynamic, responsive, and reusable front‑end components using React
• Leverage AI‑driven development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Spec‑Kit, and Codex for code generation, refactoring, documentation, test scaffolding, and design validation during daily development activities
• Implement and optimize database solutions using SQL Server, including schema design, performance tuning, and query optimization
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on Microsoft Azure using best practices for reliability, security, and scalability
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and QA teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions aligned with business requirements
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following industry standards and secure coding practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the full stack
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by adopting modern tools, AI‑assisted workflows, and engineering best practices
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI 

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in Java and object-oriented programming 
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot 6 for microservices and RESTful APIs
• 3+ years of experience with React for Front-end Development
• 3+ years of experience in SQL Server and relational database design
• 1+ years of experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or similar platforms to improve coding efficiency and quality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Azure Cloud services (App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, etc.)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of JPA and ORM concepts for database interaction
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of application security best practices and performance optimization techniques
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting modern engineering practices, including AI‑assisted development

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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