Software Engineering Lead - Springboot, Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Mongo DB

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 startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Python.

  Build and optimize microservices and APIs using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Kafka for high-throughput, event-driven architectures

• Leverage AWS and Google Cloud services to deliver secure, resilient, and cloud-native applications
• Implement containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes
• Integrate MongoDB and Vault for data persistence and secure secrets management
• Apply AI/ML tools and APIs to enhance product intelligence and automation
• Utilize AI-powered development tools to streamline builds, testing, and productivity. Collaborate with Product Managers
• Designers, Data Scientists, and DevOps Engineers to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for code quality, security, and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system reliability and scalability
• Document system designs, technical decisions, and implementation details for knowledge sharing
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence
• Adhere to company policies, employment terms, and evolving business directives, including team changes, work location flexibility, and shift adjustments.AI™, AI Agents, Blueprint, and Constellation UI enhancements
• 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 or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development
• Experience with MongoDB and secure secrets management using Vault
• Experience with modern development productivity tools, including AI-assisted coding platforms
• Experience with performance optimization, monitoring, and logging tools such as Splunk or Dynatrace
• Solid proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Kafka for backend development
• Exposure to modern architectural patterns such as microservices, serverless computing, and event-driven architecture
• Knowledge in deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration for scalable deployments
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and integrating them into SDLC
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or AI/ML integration
• Solid grasp of AI-DLC, Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines
• Proven excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare domain and understanding of healthcare data and workflows
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience in training team members
• Hand-on experience with AI productivity tools such Github Copilot
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and tools like Jenkins, Terraform, Git, and GitHub Actions

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.