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:

• Provides direction, oversight, and coaching for a team of entry-level to mid-level software engineers, as well as guidance to product and business teams
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
• Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
• Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge 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:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 14+ years applied experience. In addition, demonstrated coaching and mentoring experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in agile product development and managing technologists & Strong understanding of container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Practical cloud native experience and advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with in-depth
• Proven solid communicator, with experience of engaging with leadership/stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of Java and experience of utilizing co-pilot or similar AI development tools
• Proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods and all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle, including QA automation
• Proven ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
• TechStack:
  • Java,
  • React JS
  • Microservices
  • Azure

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.