Senior Software Engineer
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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team and build robust, scalable, and cloud‑ready applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 21, React, Spring Boot 6, JPA, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure, along with hands‑on experience leveraging AI‑driven development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Spec‑Kit, and Codex to accelerate development, improve design quality, and enhance developer productivity. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality software solutions using modern engineering practices, including development, automation, and cloud‑native design. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Java and object-oriented programming
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot 6 for microservices and RESTful APIs
- 3+ years of experience with React for Front-end Development
- 3+ years of experience in SQL Server and relational database design
- 1+ years of experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or similar platforms to improve coding efficiency and quality
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Azure Cloud services (App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, etc.)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Solid understanding of JPA and ORM concepts for database interaction
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of application security best practices and performance optimization techniques
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting modern engineering practices, including AI‑assisted development
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 21, Spring Boot 6, and JPA, ensuring clean architecture and scalability
- Build dynamic, responsive, and reusable front‑end components using React
- Leverage AI‑driven development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Spec‑Kit, and Codex for code generation, refactoring, documentation, test scaffolding, and design validation during daily development activities
- Implement and optimize database solutions using SQL Server, including schema design, performance tuning, and query optimization
- Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on Microsoft Azure using best practices for reliability, security, and scalability
- Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and QA teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions aligned with business requirements
- Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following industry standards and secure coding practices
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the full stack
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by adopting modern tools, AI‑assisted workflows, and engineering best practices
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
Benefits
- 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
Education Level
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