Senior Software Engineer Ii

Year    TN, IN, India

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:




Technical Leadership
+ Technical Guidance: Provide technical direction and guidance to the development team, ensuring that best practices are followed in coding standards, architecture, and design patterns
+ Architecture Design: Design and oversee the architecture of software solutions to ensure they are scalable, reliable, and performant
+ Technology Stack: Make informed decisions on the technology stack (.Net for backend services, React for frontend development) to ensure it aligns with project requirements
+ Code Reviews: Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to team members
+ Hands-on Development: Engage in hands-on coding and development tasks, particularly in complex or critical areas of the project
Project Management
+ Task Planning: Break down project requirements into manageable tasks and assign them to team members while tracking progress
+ Milestone Tracking: Monitor project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion of projects
Data Pipeline & ETL Management
+ Data Pipeline Design: Design robust data pipelines that can handle large volumes of data efficiently using appropriate technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka)
+ ETL Processes: Develop efficient ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into the analytics platform
Product Development
+ Feature Development: Lead the development of new features from concept through implementation while ensuring they meet user requirements
+ Integration Testing: Ensure thorough testing (unit tests, integration tests) is conducted for all features before deployment
Collaboration
+ Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products
+ Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding project status updates, technical challenges, and proposed solutions
Quality Assurance
+ Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks within applications or data pipelines and implement optimizations
+ Bug Resolution: Triage bugs reported by users or QA teams promptly and ensure timely resolution
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
+ Stay Updated with Trends: Keep abreast of emerging technologies in .Net, React, Data Pipelines/ETL tools (like Apache Kafka or Azure Data Factory) that could benefit the product
+ Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve engineering processes for increased efficiency and productivity within the team
Mentorship & Team Development
+ Mentorship: Mentor junior developers by providing guidance on their technical growth as well as career development opportunities
+ Team Building Activities: Foster a positive team environment through regular meetings (stand-ups), brainstorming sessions/workshops focusing on problem-solving techniques related specifically towards our tech stack needs (.Net/React/Data pipeline)
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

These responsibilities collectively ensure that the Lead Software Engineer not only contributes technically but also plays a crucial role in guiding their team towards successful project delivery for advanced data analytics products utilizing modern technologies such as .Net backend services combined seamlessly alongside frontend interfaces built using React coupled together via robustly engineered pipelines facilitating efficient ETL processes necessary powering insightful analytical outcomes beneficial end-users alike!

Required Qualifications:




Bachelor's Degree: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field Professional Experience: 8+ years of experience in software development with significant time spent on both backend (.Net) and frontend (React) technologies Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a technical leadership role where you have led projects or teams Technical Expertise:
+ Extensive experience with .Net framework (C#) for backend development
+ Proficiency with React for frontend development
+ Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with data pipeline technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka)
+ Solid understanding of ETL processes and tools such as DataBricks, ADF, Scala/Spark
Technical Skills
+ Architectural Knowledge: Experience designing scalable and high-performance architectures
+ Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform
+ Software Development Lifecycle: Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies
+ Database Management: Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB)
Leadership Abilities: Proven solid leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams Communication Skills: Proven superior verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Problem-Solving Abilities: Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills



Preferred Qualification:




Advanced Degree (Optional): A Master's degree in a relevant field


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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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3720517
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    TN, IN, India
  • Education
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  • Experience
    Year