Senior Software Engineering Lead

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, deploy, and maintain scalable web applications using .NET Core (C#) and React
• Architect solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services for cloud-native development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security
• Work closely with data engineers/analysts to design effective database schemas (SQL/NoSQL), implement data pipelines, and enable actionable analytics
• Integrate best practices for code quality including code reviews, automated testing (unit/integration), CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps
• Use GitHub along with Copilot to accelerate development cycles while maintaining code quality standards
• Explore and integrate Generative AI technologies where appropriate to enhance product capabilities
• Mentor junior developers by providing technical guidance and fostering knowledge sharing 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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade web applications using .NET stack (C#, ASP.NET Core) and modern JavaScript frameworks (preferably React)
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines; comfortable using GitHub for source control & collaboration. Hands-on use of GitHub Copilot is an advantage
• Solid experience with Microsoft Azure services such as App Services, Functions, Storage Accounts, Azure SQL/NoSQL Databases
• Solid understanding of database design principles; proficient in SQL Server or other RDBMS. Exposure to analytics/data warehousing is a plus
• Familiarity or keen interest in Generative AI concepts/tools (e.g., OpenAI APIs)
• Proven track record optimizing application performance at scale (profiling tools/APM/caching strategies)
• Proven excellent problem-solving skills; ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions efficiently
• Proven solid communication skills; able to work collaboratively in an Agile environment