Principal Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group

15+ yrs Hyderabad Full Time Hybrid (office + remote)
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Posted : today
Actively hiring

Job description

Join Optum, a global leader in healthcare technology, and contribute to advancing health optimization worldwide. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect, design, and develop cutting-edge cloud-native applications and data platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage Azure, Java, Spring Boot, React JS, Snowflake, and DBT, while driving innovation in a supportive and inclusive culture.

Your work will directly impact millions by connecting individuals with the essential care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need for healthier lives. Experience comprehensive benefits, career development, and the chance to collaborate with talented peers as we collectively move healthcare forward.

Responsibilities

Spearhead end-to-end solution delivery, encompassing High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD), architecture reviews, and technical roadmaps.

Develop scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React JS, and Azure cloud services. Build and integrate modern data solutions with Databricks, Snowflake, DBT, and semantic layer architectures.

Actively contribute through coding, code reviews, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and production support. Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering excellence, development standards, and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. Drive application security, vulnerability management, and platform risk mitigation. Ensure adherence to enterprise policies, regulatory requirements, and healthcare industry standards through partnership with Security, Compliance, and Risk teams. Establish CI/CD, DevSecOps, observability, and operational excellence practices.

Qualifications

A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in full-stack software engineering and application development is essential.

Demonstrated expertise in Azure cloud services and cloud-native application architectures is required. Proven ability to deliver data-driven solutions using Snowflake, DBT, and semantic data models is crucial.

Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and React JS is mandatory. Solid knowledge of secure software development, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements is expected. A firm understanding of microservices, distributed systems, API integrations, and modern engineering patterns is necessary.

Essential Skills

AzureJavaSpring BootReact JSSnowflakeDBTREST APIsMicroservicesDistributed SystemsAPI IntegrationsCloud-Native ArchitectureSecure Software DevelopmentVulnerability ManagementCompliance

Good to Have

DockerKubernetesContainerizationDevSecOpsInfrastructure as CodeCI/CDAI/MLData Platforms

Highlights

  • Actively hiring

More Details

RolePrincipal Software Engineer
IndustryHealthcare
DepartmentSoftware Development
Employment TypeFull Time, Hybrid (office + remote)

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