Software Engineering Lead - Java FSD

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:

• Build responsive and dynamic front-end applications using React.js
• Implement and optimize GraphQL APIs for efficient data fetching
• Design and develop Java-based back-end services using frameworks like Spring Boot
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience with React.js and modern front-end development practices
• Experience with cloud services and containerization (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
• Solid understanding of GraphQL and API design principles
• Familiarity with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Solid proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
• Proven solid problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, Cypress)
• Understanding of security best practices
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools

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.