Senior Software Engineer - Java

Optum -
Hyderabad, Telangana

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Job details

Full-time
2 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

Spring Boot
CI/CD
Kotlin
Azure
Computer Science
CSS
Software troubleshooting
Kubernetes
Relational databases
Salesforce
DevOps
Engineering
Git
Java
Master's degree
Application development
Microservices
Database design
OOP
AWS
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
JavaScript
Continuous integration
Back-end development
JPA
REST
GitHub
APIs
ETL
S3
Kafka
GraphQL
Maven
AI
Groovy
Jenkins
TypeScript
Python
Spring framework
HTML
Hibernate
MySQL
SDLC

Full job description

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, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend applications using Java and related frameworks
Build and integrate Java-based APIs to support enterprise-grade services and system integrations
Collaborate with Salesforce applications, including developing, consuming, and integrating APIs between Salesforce and backend systems (preferred)
Contribute to AI/ML-enabled projects, supporting model integration, data pipelines, and intelligent service orchestration within backend systems
Work closely with product owners, solution architects, and key stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements and effective solutions
Participate in architectural discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable solutions
Ensure applications meet standards for performance, security, scalability, and reliability
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications in both development and production environments
Follow best practices for software development lifecycle (SDLC), including CI/CD, testing, and documentation
Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously drive innovation and technical excellence within the team

Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

Graduate degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or a Master's degree in IT or Technology
Solid experience in API design and integration
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Azure cloud environments
Working knowledge of AI/ML-enabled applications and service orchestration
Ability to deliver reliable, scalable solutions with a focus on quality and performance
Core Programming Skills:
- Working experience with or strong interest in Groovy, Kotlin, and Python
- Solid proficiency in Java (Java 17) for backend application development
- Solid understanding of Java APIs and object-oriented programming principles
Frameworks & Backend Technologies:
- Hands-on experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot for building scalable microservices
- Experience with Hibernate / JPA for ORM and data persistence

Messaging, Data & Integration:
- Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging/streaming platforms
- Solid knowledge of MySQL and relational database design
- Familiarity with ETL tools and data integration pipelines
Cloud, DevOps & Tooling:
- Experience working with AWS, including S3 (AWS Bucket) or related cloud storage/services
- Hands-on experience with Maven for build management and GitHub for version control
- Experience with Jenkins or CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments
- Proficiency with Postman for API testing and validation
Frontend & Web Technologies:
- Basic to intermediate experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript for UI or integration support
AI/ML & Advanced Technologies:
- Exposure to or strong interest in AI/ML projects, including model integration or intelligent service workflows

Soft Skills & Growth Mindset:
- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, architecture, and business stakeholders
- Solid desire to continuously learn, adapt, and grow with emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with or integrating Salesforce applications and APIs
Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design; exposure to GraphQL

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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