Senior Software Engineering Lead - Java architect, react js, kafka, devops, AI

Requisition Number: 2337599
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 Strategy & Architecture
  • Architect scalable, secure, and resilient systems across full business and technology stacks
  • Lead the design and development of reusable components and frameworks adopted across multiple teams and products
  • Drive modernization through cloud-native architecture, automation-first principles, and DevOps best practices
  • Champion instrumentation, diagnostics, and maintainability in all engineering efforts
  • Plan and drive responsible AI adoption from project inception to production delivery
• Engineering Excellence
  • Own delivery of high-impact, cross-functional projects with a focus on performance, maintainability, and business value
  • Lead the implementation of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, agile delivery, and code reuse strategies
  • Proactively manage technical debt and continuously improve system design and operational efficiency
  • Evaluate and apply emerging technologies to enhance product capabilities and development velocity
  • Generative AI, Agentic AI and SDLC AI experience is plus
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Act as a mentor and SME, guiding engineers in architecture, design patterns, and modern development practices
  • Foster a growth mindset and inclusive culture through coaching, delegation, and engagement management
  • Lead initiatives that improve team delivery, solution outcomes, and engineering maturity
• Customer & Business Impact
  • Engage with users and stakeholders to understand care delivery needs, customer pain points, and business objectives
  • Drive improvements in user experience, customer satisfaction (SUS/NPS), and operational metrics
  • Influence digital and channel strategies by designing solutions that span multiple platforms and touchpoints
  • Recommend and implement technology solutions that optimize business processes and reduce redundancies
  • Innovation & Thought Leadership
  • Break down complex problems into actionable insights using systems thinking and critical analysis
  • Lead the adoption of AI/ML, data-driven decision-making, and innovative technologies
  • Influence stakeholders/partners with ideas that drive measurable business value and strategic transformation
• 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 or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 9+ years of experience in software engineering with a proven track record of leading complex projects and teams
• Hands-on experience with Azure/GCP Cloud services including deployment, monitoring, and scaling of cloud-native applications
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering talent
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, system architecture, and full-stack development
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies
• Proficient in Java, Spring boot, Microservices for backend development and API integration, enabling robust data processing and service orchestration and ReacJS for UI development (frontend)
• Proven excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven hands-on expertise in frontend technologies like React, TypeScript, or similar
• Proven solid business acumen with the ability to align technology with strategic goals

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and data engineering

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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