Senior Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

8h•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer within Optum Technology, you will design, build, and operate secure cloud platform services and software that meet critical business requirements. In this role, you will work across the full software development lifecycle for large-scale distributed systems, leveraging microservices architecture, event-driven design, and modern cloud technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product management, and enterprise architecture to deliver resilient, scalable, and high-performing solutions that transform healthcare delivery. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in large-scale distributed system development, including hands-on operational experience
6+ years of experience applying object-oriented principles and design patterns to create robust, scalable system architectures
6+ years of hands-on software development experience using Java/J2EE (Java 17+ preferred), Spring Boot, and RESTful Web Services
4+ years of experience working with microservices
3+ years of experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker / Kubernetes)
2+ years of experience working with event-driven architecture (e.g., Apache Kafka)
2+ years of experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit)
2+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline automation and source control management (e.g., Git)
2+ years of experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL or similar)
2+ years of experience in public cloud architecture and environments (preferably Azure)
2+ years of engineering experience building infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
1+ years of experience in AI/ML solutions, including developing or integrating AI/LLM models
Experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., ReactJS)
Deep expertise in DevOps toolchains, continuous testing, and automated deployment frameworks
Experience or background in the healthcare technology domain
Proven troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills across distributed enterprise applications
Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technology trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation

Responsibilities

Design, build, and operate secure cloud platform services and software that align with business requirements
Demonstrate full development lifecycle experience for large-scale software products using service-oriented architectures, design patterns, and web services
Practice Agile solution delivery and guide engineering teams on engineering best practices, including DevOps, CI/CD, and everything-as-code
Independently perform coding and unit testing, perform peer code reviews, and mentor junior team members
Adhere to code quality standards and engineering best practices to deliver reliable, defect-free software
Partner with business stakeholders and enterprise architecture teams to translate requirements into end-to-end technical solutions
Monitor application performance parameters, debug complex issues, and resolve operational tickets within guided SLAs
Collaborate effectively with global and offshore engineering teams to deliver features within project timelines