Senior Software Engineer - Java
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. UnitedHealth Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
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:
- Develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications using Java-based technologies
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot
- Build responsive and user-friendly frontend applications using Angular, React, or JavaScript frameworks
- Work with databases to design, develop, and optimize SQL queries and data models
- Proven solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance innovation and pragmatism
Proven passion for learning and staying updated with the latest AI/ML trends and research
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline
- 1+ years of experience in Software Engineering skills
- Experience working with cross-functional and distributed teams in a global and diverse environment
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools and practices including Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Exposure to Kubernetes and containerized deployments. Knowledge of design patterns and secure coding practices
- Deep expertise in modern software engineering practices including AI/ML/Generative AI, Agile methodologies, and DevOps to deliver daily product deployments using full automation from code check-in to production across the full SDLC lifecycle
- Familiarity with DevOps concepts and CI/CD pipelines
- Proven background in healthcare (AI)
- Demonstrate collaborative skills to work effectively with diverse teams
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.