Job Description

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 optimize complex Java applications using advanced object-oriented and functional programming techniques Lead the implementation of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance solutions across services and modules Use GitHub Copilot to accelerate development, prototype solutions, and mentor junior developers on effective AI-assisted coding practices Architect and integrate RESTful APIs, microservices, and third-party systems with robust error handling and security Perform deep code reviews, enforce coding standards, and guide refactoring efforts to improve codebase quality Own and drive unit, integration, and performance testing strategies using JUnit, TestNG, Mockito, and other tools Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and delivery plans Manage source control workflows using Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and release management Optimize database interactions using JDBC, JPA/Hibernate, and advanced SQL techniques Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues using profiling tools and logging frameworks Mentor junior developers through pair programming, design discussions, and knowledge sharing sessions Stay current with emerging Java technologies, frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot), and development tools to continuously improve team capabilities 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 regard 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 in Engineering 8+ Years of relevant IT Experience Excellent knowledge of Java, Springboot, NOSQL DB, Webservices, Javascript, RDBMS Good understanding of Azure fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare domain knowledge Knowledge of Angular framework
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.



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