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 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 scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
• Develop and enhance RESTful APIs to support business processes and system integrations
• Implement data access and business logic using JPA/Hibernate with MySQL and SQL Server databases
• Design, optimize, and maintain database schemas, queries, and data integration processes
• Develop and support ETL solutions using Microsoft SSIS
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments through Kubernetes
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to streamline software delivery
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and support production environments using Splunk
• Participate in application design, code reviews, performance tuning, defect resolution, and production support activities
• Utilize AI/ML and Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini, GPT, and other LLMs to improve development productivity and code quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality software solutions
• 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:

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience
• Solid experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices-based application development
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing REST APIs
• Experience with ETL development using Microsoft SSIS
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Experience with application monitoring and log analysis using Splunk
• Knowledge of SQL, database design principles, and performance optimization techniques
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools, preferably GitHub Actions
• Understanding of Git version control and Agile software development methodologies
• Proficiency in JPA/Hibernate and relational database technologies including MySQL and SQL Server
• Proven exposure to AI/ML concepts and Generative AI tools, including GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini, GPT, and other LLM technologies
• Proven solid analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration 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.