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. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities Design and develop software applications and application components in an agile environment using the E2E Java framework on Azure or GCP cloud platform Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise Create high-quality software by conducting peer design or code reviews and developing automated test cases Design patterns and optimize the performance of services Act as a hands‑on engineer, leading by example and working independently Build production‑ready features and capabilities adhering to the best engineering standards Share knowledge internally with peers and leaders, acting as a resource for teams and business units within areas of expertise Collaborate with Principal Engineers or Technical Architects to develop prototypes into production‑ready features Leverage the latest technologies to solve complex problems facing the health care industry Guide and mentor junior engineers within the organization Writing SQL queries Understand the ins and outs of our product and identify gaps Analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects Works with less structured, more complex issues Serves as a resource for others 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 High School Diploma/GED (or higher) 6+ years of software development experience 6+ years of professional software development experience on the Java platform 5+ years of experience focused on Java or J2EE software development on Azure/GCP cloud platforms, including Java, Spring framework, multi‑threading, caching techniques, software engineering best practices, and performance optimization of services using memory management, garbage collection, CI or CD systems such as Jenkins, and code management tools like GitHub. Java full stack (API backend heavy) 3+ years of experience in API and Integrations: Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and event‑driven architecture using Kafka or similar technologies 3+ years of experience designing and developing data‑driven applications using RDMBS (Oracle, PL or SQL) and/or NoSQL datastores Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration *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 $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. #RPO #GREEN #J-18808-Ljbffr