Software Engineer - Java and React

Hyderabad, Telangana
Permanent
Full-time

1 month 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.Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways. Basic, structured, standard approach to work.Primary Responsibilities:

Development and Implementation:

Design, develop, and maintain software applications, ensuring high performance, quality, and responsiveness
Write clean, scalable, and efficient code, and participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment
Code Reviews and Quality Assurance:

Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
Collaborate with QA teams to identify and fix bugs, and ensure the software meets quality standards
Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical guidance
Mentorship and Training:

Mentor and support junior developers, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and technical challenges
Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of the development team
Continuous Improvement:

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices
Continuously improve development processes and tools to enhance productivity and efficiency
Documentation:

Prepare and maintain technical documentation for software applications, including design specifications, user guides, and release notes
Ensure that documentation is clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date
Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting:

Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges in a timely manner.
Provide support for production systems, including troubleshooting and fixing bugs, and implementing enhancements
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 regards 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:

API Development: 3+ years of experience in designing and developing RESTful web services
React JS: 3+ years of experience in React JS for creating interactive user interfaces
PostGres: Proficiency in relational database management using PostGres
Hasura GraphQL: Proficiency in Hasura GraphQL for building enterprise-grade GraphQL backends
Deployment: Proficiency in deployment processes using Git Actions, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines
Version Control: Proficiency in using Git for version control and collaboration
Problem-Solving: Proven solid analytical skills to identify and resolve technical issues
Communication: Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
Mentorship: Proven ability to mentor junior developers and provide guidance on best practices and coding standards
Continuous Improvement: Proven commitment to staying updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices

At 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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