Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is hiring an Associate Software Engineer to build and maintain full-stack applications, APIs, and backend services. The role also supports modernization, reliable software delivery, and integration of AI-enabled features and automation into enterprise applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies
- Build scalable APIs, backend services, and reusable application components
- Develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces that support business and operational needs
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA teams, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Integrate AI-enabled features and automation capabilities into enterprise applications where applicable
- Participate in application modernization, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and support application stability and reliability
- Continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies, frameworks, and development tools
- 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 regard 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
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering or full-stack application development
- 2 years of experience building web applications, RESTful APIs, and scalable backend services using Java and Spring boot with an understanding of secure coding practices, application monitoring, and performance optimization
- 2 years of experience with relational and NoSQL databases, API integration, and software development best practices
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, with Azure proficiency preferred; AWS or GCP experience accepted as alternatives
- Solid communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in agile development teams
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset
- AI/ML certifications
- Azure certifications are preferred; AWS or GCP certifications are also valued
- Experience with programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, and modern frontend frameworks including React
- Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or financial services domains
- Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative engineering environments
- Exposure to enterprise application modernization initiatives
- Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools and productivity practices
- Proven track record of AI usage to drive up productivity and familiarity with AI-driven solutions
- Familiarity with AI-first development approaches and integrating AI-enabled capabilities into applications
Benefits
- Telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
- A comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements
- 401k contribution, subject to eligibility requirements
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