Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Software Engineer will design and develop solutions using cloud-hosted Java microservices, Kafka streams, and DataStage ETL jobs. The role includes hands-on implementation of Java services, cloud solutions, data pipelines, Kafka streaming, and DataStage PX, as well as mentoring developers and helping shape the modernization strategy for other application components using technologies such as Kafka, services, and SQL and NoSQL databases. The engineer will also help triage and resolve production issues, use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows and automate repetitive tasks, and evaluate emerging trends for continuous improvement and strategic innovation. The position is remote within the United States. Employees hired in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
- At least 8 years of experience developing software applications.
- At least 5 years of experience developing Java/J2EE, Web Services, Spring, and Hibernate.
- At least 3 years of professional experience administering Kubernetes environments.
- At least 3 years of experience developing solutions hosted within public cloud providers such as Azure or AWS.
- At least 3 years of professional experience using SQL.
- At least 3 years of experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years of experience with Kafka Producer, Kafka Consumer, and Kafka Streams.
- Experience with Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and GitHub Pipelines.
- At least 2 years of experience with DataStage PX ETL development.
- Experience with Docker.
- Experience with XL Deploy.
- General CI/CD pipeline experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop solutions using cloud-hosted Java microservices, Kafka streams, and DataStage ETL jobs.
- Mentor and guide developers on the team.
- Implement Java services, cloud solutions, data pipelines, Kafka streaming, and DataStage PX solutions.
- Help establish strategic direction for modernizing other application components using Kafka, services, and SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Triage and resolve production issues.
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and automate repetitive tasks.
- Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.
Benefits
- Paid time off accrued starting with the first pay period and 8 paid holidays.
- Medical plan options and participation in a Health Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
- Dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, and short-term 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, including pet insurance, legal insurance, and long-term care insurance.
- Performance rewards and incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
