Senior Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 2363612
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:

• The Software Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and modernizing backend services and DevOps pipelines, with a strong focus on automation, cloud-native practices, and enterprise compliance
• Core Development & Delivery
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs using modern frameworks
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle including design, coding, testing, and deployment in an Agile environment
  • Deliver consistent sprint commitments (story-based execution) and ensure high-quality code through reviews and testing
• CI/CD & DevOps Engineering
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Manage artifact repositories such as JFrog Artifactory and ensure proper versioning and traceability
• Infrastructure as Code & Deployment Automation
  • Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) for scalable and controlled deployments.
  • Integrate applications with enterprise deployment platforms
• Containerization & Platform Engineering
  • Build and optimize Docker images, including implementing multi-stage builds for performance, security, and compatibility
  • Deploy and troubleshoot applications on container platforms such as Kubernetes
• 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 information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent certification
• 3+ years of experience in Java backend development with strong coding fundamentals
• Hands-on experience in CI/CD pipeline development, particularly with GitHub Actions or similar tools
• Experience working with Docker and containerized applications
• Experience with Git-based version control systems
• Working knowledge of Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Experience troubleshooting production incidents and supporting releases
• Knowledge of enterprise artifact management tools (JFrog Artifactory)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure)
• Proven exposure to DevSecOps practices and security scanning tools

Technical Skills

• Programming: Java (Spring Boot preferred)
• DevOps: GitHub Actions automation workflows
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
• IaC: Terraform
• Tools: Git, JFrog, Splunk (or monitoring tools)
• Scripting: Bash / Shell / Python (nice to have)

Soft Skills

• Solid problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments
• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Ownership mindset with ability to drive initiatives end-to-end

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.