Senior Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$91,700 - $163,700

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum 6+ years of hands-on software development experience using Java technologies (Java, J2EE, Spring MVC, Spring Boot), with exposure to modern front-end frameworks such as React.js
Minimum 6+ years of experience working on modern software engineering technologies, with a strong focus on API development
Minimum 4+ years of experience working with messaging systems such as Kafka, JMS, or similar event-driven frameworks
Minimum 4+ years of experience working with monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, Grafana, or similar platforms
Minimum 3+ years of experience in cloud-native development using platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, and working with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
Minimum 3+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
Minimum 3+ years of experience working with relational databases
Proven experience in developing microservices architectures and secure RESTful APIs
Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI-powered development tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve productivity

Nice To Haves

Experience with real-time systems and high-throughput data processing
Experience troubleshooting and resolving production issues in distributed systems

Responsibilities

Implement end-to-end features and user stories, including analysis, design, development, validation, deployment, and post-deployment support
Design, code, test, and debug Java applications following best practices to ensure high performance, security, and maintainability
Develop and maintain microservices and RESTful APIs in a distributed architecture
Collaborate within Agile development teams to plan, deliver, and continuously improve software solutions
Apply security principles and industry best practices when designing and building secure applications and APIs
Contribute to the design and adoption of architectural patterns, including Domain-Driven Design
Work with relational databases to design, query, and optimise data models
Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments
Leverage AI tools (including Copilot and related AI Builder tools) to enhance development productivity and efficiency
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration across teams