Optum · 4 hours ago
Java Software Engineer, Optum Tech - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expOptum is a global leader in health care innovation, seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support critical applications. The role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while ensuring system availability in production environments.
EducationHealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Developing and managing business rules in IBM ODM, including rule authoring, decision tables, and ruleflow maintenance
Design and build REST and GraphQL APIs in Java
Design and implement Kafka producers and consumers including schema design, partitioning strategy, and reliable message processing
Setup and manage deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, including reusable workflows, environment secrets, and automated deployment rules
Experience integrating JFrog Artifactory with CI/CD pipelines for storing, publishing, versioning, and promoting build artifacts
Writing JUnit tests with high code coverage, ability to identify and remediate issues from static and dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., CodeQL, SonarQube, security scanners)
Work with MySQL, including designing high performance database schemas optimized for high volume transactional workloads
Perform system testing and end to end testing to ensure the delivery of high quality, resilient, and secure code to production, and provide support for production systems as needed
Deploying services on Kubernetes based platforms (e.g., HCC K8s), including configuration, scaling, and troubleshooting
Use observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, Zabbix, and Grafana to monitor logs, track application performance, analyze trends, and proactively identify issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, Business users and operations
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussion, and agile ceremonies
Support the application in production, ensuring availability, stability, and timely issue resolution
Participate in PLM activities, ensuring compliance with organizational release governance and alignment with CI/CD and deployment lifecycle requirements
Maintain detailed and up to date documentation for application features, system behavior, and associated security controls to support engineering and operational excellence
Utilize AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot etc.) for code generation, refactoring, debugging, and documentation
Apply AI tools to improve test coverage, code quality, and productivity
Stay updated with emerging AI technologies relevant to software development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in IT, with solid focus on application engineering and production operations
Hands on experience designing, developing, deploying, monitoring, and supporting applications in production environments
Proficiency with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions
Solid experience with cloud platforms, APIs, event driven automation, and integration patterns
Experience in scripting and automation using Python, Power Automate, Microsoft Graph API, and shell scripting
Proven working knowledge of AI tools and their application in engineering workflows
Solid experience with Java, Maven, XML, REST APIs, microservices, and web services
Proven solid SQL skills and experience with relational and NoSQL databases; exposure to Kafka or other streaming platforms
Proven knowledge of US Healthcare insurance with focus on payer side claims processing
Proven excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly
Proven ability to be comfortable working with global, distributed teams in a fast paced environment
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Preferred
Understanding of US Healthcare Insurance
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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