Senior Software Engineer
Optum Global Solutions · Hyderabad · onsite · Posted 27d ago
Undisclosed4–9 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
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:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications
- Build REST APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot, Quarkus) and Python
- Develop reusable, maintainable, and high-quality code following coding standards
- Participate in system design and technical architecture discussions
- Perform code reviews and ensure best practices are followed
- Application Design Architecture
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Create technical design documents and architecture diagrams
- Design microservices-based and cloud-native applications
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
- DevOps CI/CD Implementation
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Automate build, deployment, and release processes
- Implement containerization using Docker
- Manage and deploy applications on Kubernetes environments
- Improve deployment efficiency and reduce manual activities
- Data Engineering Workflow Automation
- Develop and maintain data pipelines using Apache Airflow
- Automate data processing and integration workflows
- Monitor workflow execution and resolve production issues
- Ensure data quality and reliability across systems
- AI/ML Solution Development
- Develop and integrate AI/ML models into business applications
- Work with data scientists to deploy ML solutions into production
- Build APIs/services that consume AI/ML models
- Monitor model performance and support model retraining activities
- Explore Generative AI and intelligent automation opportunities
- Cloud Platform Engineering
- Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Implement cloud-native services and infrastructure
- Monitor cloud resources, performance, and costs
- Ensure security, scalability, and high availability of cloud solutions
- Database Development Management
- Design and optimize database schemas.
- Develop efficient SQL queries and stored procedures
- Perform performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance
- Agile Project Delivery
- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews
- Estimate development efforts and track progress
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA teams, and stakeholders
- Deliver features within agreed timelines and quality standards
- Testing Quality Assurance
- Develop unit, integration, and automation tests
- Support UAT and production releases
- Troubleshoot and resolve application defects
- Ensure adherence to quality and security standards
- Production Support Continuous Improvement
- Monitor production systems and resolve incidents
- Perform root cause analysis for critical issues
- Implement performance improvements and system enhancements
- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization
- 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:
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of IT Experience -
- Solid understanding of core programming concepts with hands-on experience in modern technologies such as Java (Spring Boot, Quarkus), Python, Jenkins, Airflow, GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Proven experience and solid knowledge of software development, programming fundamentals, and database concepts, working primarily with a core programming language
- Demonstrated ability to deliver successful IT and business-critical software projects end to end
- Good understanding of key delivery lifecycle artefacts, including functional requirements, technical design documents, and testing documentation
- Practical knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing AI/ML models in real-world solutions. Exposure to cloud platforms
- Proven self-motivated team player with a solid focus on action, results, and continuous improvement.
- Exposure to and experience working in Agile delivery environments
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into effective technical solutions
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.
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About Optum Global Solutions

Optum Global Solutions
IT Services & Consulting
33.0k+
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India
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We are at the helm of a digital health care revolution, which is being accelerated by a combination of technology and talent. We build and deliver end-to-end digital health solutions for our clients.
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