Senior Software Engineer I - Java, Springboot, Microservices, AWS, Python, AI

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

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.Primary Responsibilities:

Architectural Design & Strategy

Design and document scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks
Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
Technical Leadership

Lead the technical direction of projects and ensure alignment with business goals
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Provide architectural guidance to development teams across multiple projects
Software Development

Write and review high-quality, maintainable code
Develop core components and services that serve as the foundation for applications
Ensure code adheres to architectural standards and design principles
Mentorship & Collaboration

Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing
Facilitate architectural discussions and design reviews
Work closely with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to ensure smooth delivery
Performance & Scalability

Conduct performance tuning and optimization of systems
Design systems with scalability and fault tolerance in mind
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

Graduate degree or equivalent experience
Experience

6+ years of experience working with Java/J2EE (Spring and Spring Boot) technologies in full stack development
Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software systems
Experience in leading technical teams or mentoring junior developers
Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Technical Skills

Solid programming skills in languages such as Java 21, Spring Boot, Python, or JavaScript
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
AI Skills and tools: Generative AI, Agentic AI, GPT, OPEN AI
Experience in Restful Web services
Testing experience in JUnit/Spock/Groovy
Hands on with Node JS or React JS
Deep understanding of software architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven, layered architecture)
Proficiency in designing APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and distributed systems

Soft Skills:Solid analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to translate business requirements into technical solutionsLeadership qualities and a proactive approach to innovation and improvementAt UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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