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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together

Primary Responsibilities:

• Need to do development on web based application using Java, Spring boot & Kubernetes.
• Design and Development: Create and maintain Java-based applications that are high-volume and low-latency
• Requirement Analysis: Analyze user requirements to define business objectives and envision system features
• Coding: Write well-designed, efficient, and testable code
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging
• Documentation: Develop detailed design documentation and user guides
• Deployment: Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Maintenance: Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies
• 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:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in Java development23. Experience with popular Java frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, and J2EE is often required.
• Proven excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with relational databases, SQL, and ORM technologies (e.g., JPA, Hibernate)
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in Core Java programming and Spring boot
  • Familiarity with development tools like Eclipse, IntelliJ, and version control systems like Git
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture

Soft Skills:

• Solid problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualification:

• Certifications: Java certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional)

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.