Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group's Optum organization delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Software Engineer will develop and maintain the UHC Rewards Platform, building scalable distributed systems, backend microservices, SQL databases, and AWS cloud-native applications across web and mobile platforms while supporting testing, innovation, code quality, and team mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable distributed systems for the UHC Rewards core platform across web and mobile platforms
- Develop backend microservices and cloud-native architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS services
- Design, optimize, and maintain SQL databases ensuring transactional correctness, query efficiency, and data integrity
- Implement robust software testing patterns and frameworks to guarantee platform reliability, performance, and continuous integration
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
- Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
- Participate in technical design sessions, enforce architectural standards, conduct code reviews, and mentor team members
Skills
- Master's degree with 3+ years of software engineering experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of software engineering experience
- 5+ years of software development experience using Java and Spring Boot
- 4+ years of experience working with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) including transactions and query optimization
- 3+ years of hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining applications in AWS
- 3+ years of experience with distributed systems architecture and microservices design
- 3+ years of experience implementing testing patterns, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience supporting web and mobile core platform integrations
- Experience utilizing enterprise-approved AI developer tools to optimize coding efficiency, test automation, and software delivery
- Experience in consumer rewards, health engagement, or healthcare technology platforms
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Benefits
- Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options
- Participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
- Performance rewards
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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