Join Optum, a global leader dedicated to enhancing health outcomes through innovative technology. Our mission is to connect people with the care, resources, and pharmacy benefits they need to thrive. At Optum, you'll discover an inclusive environment alongside talented colleagues, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for career growth. Be part of a team that's making a real impact on communities worldwide by advancing health optimization on a global scale. Let's start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role focuses on shaping the future of healthcare technology by driving architectural excellence and technical leadership.

Architect and design scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems, evaluating and recommending cutting-edge technologies. Lead technical vision for projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing guidance to development teams. Develop high-quality, maintainable code for core components and services, adhering to architectural standards. Mentor junior engineers, foster knowledge sharing, and lead design reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, QA, and Product, for seamless project delivery. Optimize system performance and scalability, ensuring fault tolerance and reliability.

This role demands a proactive approach to innovation and a commitment to best practices in software engineering.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required. Candidates should possess 6+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development using Java/J2EE technologies, including Spring and Spring Boot. Proficiency in Agile methodologies, SDLC, and React JS is essential. Experience with RESTful web services, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and leading technical teams is crucial. Familiarity with GenAI/Agentic AI application development, testing frameworks like JUnit/Spock/Groovy, and deep understanding of software architecture patterns (e.g., microservices) are key. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), API design, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and distributed systems is expected.

Solid programming skills in Java 21, Spring Boot, Python, or JavaScript, coupled with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities, are vital for success in this role.