Software Engineer - Hybrid in IL

UnitedHealth Group•Schaumburg, IL

3h•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

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. We are seeking a Software Engineer who is hands‑on, technically strong, and passionate about building scalable, reliable software solutions that deliver meaningful business and customer value. This role is suited for an engineer who can work independently on well‑defined problems while collaborating closely with teammates on larger system designs. The ideal candidate has experience developing modern applications using Java and Spring Boot, with front‑end experience in Angular and/or React. You are comfortable working across the full stack, building and consuming APIs, and contributing to cloud‑native systems deployed on Microsoft Azure. You will play an active role in improving system quality, reducing technical debt, and contributing to operational excellence. Strong communication skills and a growth mindset are essential, as you will collaborate closely with product, platform, and SRE partners while continuing to expand your technical depth. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
3+ years of overall Software Development experience
2+ years of experience with Java and Springboot
2+ years of experience with both relational and non-relational databases
2+ years of experience with React or Angular
2+ years of experience with SQL
All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing modern applications using Java and Spring Boot
Front-end experience in Angular and/or React
Comfortable working across the full stack, building and consuming APIs
Contributing to cloud-native systems deployed on Microsoft Azure
Strong communication skills
Growth mindset

Responsibilities

Design and implement software features and services that support core business and platform capabilities
Own small‑to‑medium technical components end‑to‑end, including implementation, testing, deployment, and support
Build and maintain APIs and full‑stack workflows using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular and/or React
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to design decisions within defined system boundaries
Review pull requests, provide constructive feedback, and uphold coding and quality standards
Work with data platforms such as MySQL and Snowflake, and support observability using tools like Datadog
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing using GitHub and GitHub Actions
Help identify and address technical debt and reliability issues
Collaborate cross‑functionally with product managers, SRE, and partner teams to deliver high‑quality solutions
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
Ensure security, privacy, and compliance best practices are followed throughout development and delivery.