Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
As a Sr Software Engineer on the Consumer Engineering - Rewards team at Optum Technology, you will contribute directly to the core UHC Rewards Platform. You will be responsible for ensuring technical correctness, system availability, and an outstanding user experience across web and mobile platforms. In this role, you will design and develop scalable distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, SQL databases, and AWS, while leveraging enterprise-approved tools to streamline engineering workflows and drive operational efficiency. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with 3+ years of software engineering experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of software engineering experience
- 5+ years of software development experience using Java and Spring Boot
- 4+ years of experience working with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) including transactions and query optimization
- 3+ years of hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining applications in AWS
- 3+ years of experience with distributed systems architecture and microservices design
- 3+ years of experience implementing testing patterns, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience supporting web and mobile core platform integrations
- Experience utilizing enterprise-approved AI developer tools to optimize coding efficiency, test automation, and software delivery
- Experience in consumer rewards, health engagement, or healthcare technology platforms
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable distributed systems for the UHC Rewards core platform across web and mobile platforms
- Develop backend microservices and cloud-native architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS services
- Design, optimize, and maintain SQL databases ensuring transactional correctness, query efficiency, and data integrity
- Implement robust software testing patterns and frameworks to guarantee platform reliability, performance, and continuous integration
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
- Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
- Participate in technical design sessions, enforce architectural standards, conduct code reviews, and mentor team members
Benefits
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
