Senior Software Engineer I - Full stack Java React

Requisition Number: 2384564
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 maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using React.js, Java, and Spring Boot
• Architect and implement secure, resilient, and reusable microservices following industry best practices
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication across distributed systems
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure, leveraging platform services for scalability, security, and reliability
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and DevOps tools to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, static code analysis, and test automation
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to drive SDLC execution from requirement analysis through production support
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and drive performance optimization, security compliance, and operational excellence
• Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or 4+ years of equivalent software engineering experience
• 5+ years of software development experience building scalable applications with Java and Spring Boot
• 3+ years of front-end engineering experience using React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• 2+ years of experience building and deploying cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar DevOps platforms
• Experience utilizing automated testing, static code analysis, and AI-enabled development tools to accelerate software delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Spring Security and web application security protocols
• Experience mentoring junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance and peer code reviews
• Experience championing modern engineering practices and evaluating emerging AI software tools to enhance engineering productivity
• Proficiency with state management frameworks (e.g., Redux, Context API) and responsive web design

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.