Senior Software Engineer I

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:

• Solves more complex problems
• API's / Data Structures/ Data Models/Algorithms/ Application Sequences are thoughtfully designed
• Solutions are well integrated, testable, maintainable and performant based on best practices and patterns
• Appropriately leverages existing solutions and adapts for reuse
• Demonstrates sick coding skills with an obscene # of GitHub requests
• Delivers solutions which are appropriately flexible, reusable, efficient, and adaptable to changing requirements
• Delivers solutions with the appropriate toolset (languages, algorithms, patterns and frameworks) for the constraints and conditions of the business, team and product
• Leaves code better than when they found it
• Choose refactor opportunities to drive down tech debt, in alignment with sprint and program goals
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of overall IT experience
• Proficient in Python, ReactJS, TypeScript, C#, C++ NodeJS, Angular JS, HTML, CSS, automation, unit testing, Oracle, MSSQL DB
• Well-versed with Engineering Practices and Agile environment
• Worked in an Agile team and good understanding of Scrum
• Proven good oral and written communication Skills
• Proven ability to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and leverage them to execute on the use cases given to solve business problems
• AI User: Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvements and strategic innovation

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.

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India

Job ID: UHG-2313389

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-21T20:26:36