Software Engineer

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer with a strong background in Java Full Stack development. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in providing technical leadership, driving the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-level applications and AI-enabled solutions that will directly impact millions of lives by connecting people with essential healthcare resources. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancing health optimization on a global scale within a culture that champions inclusion and offers comprehensive benefits and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop reusable utilities and frameworks crucial for supporting the AI Development Life Cycle (AI DLC).
• Leverage approved AI/ML technologies, platforms, models, and data sources, ensuring strict adherence to organizational security and governance standards.
• Define clear project milestones, technical deliverables, dependencies, and engineering tasks to guide successful project execution.
• Lead the architectural design and hands-on development of scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable enterprise applications.
• Provide technical direction, mentor junior and mid-level engineers through design and code reviews, and actively remove engineering roadblocks.
• Champion software engineering best practices, including unit testing, automation, observability, security, and performance optimization.
• Promote and implement DevOps principles, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure automation.
• Collaborate effectively with product, architecture, security, data science, and business teams to translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of extensive software development experience utilizing at least two of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Python.
• 7+ years of experience with front-end technologies including HTML and CSS.
• 5+ years of experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle in an Agile environment.
• 5+ years of experience developing RESTful web services and APIs.
• 5+ years of unit-testing experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with relational or NoSQL databases such as MySQL or Oracle.
• 3+ years of experience with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with React.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and mentoring software engineers.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and inclusive work culture within a global organization dedicated to improving health outcomes.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within Optum/UnitedHealth Group.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on healthcare optimization through innovative technology.
• Collaboration with talented peers in an environment that values innovation and excellence.