Software Engineer - Java and AWS

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:

• Architectural Design and Strategy
  • Design and document scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures
  • Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Software Development
  • Write and review high-quality, maintainable code
  • Develop core components and services that serve as the foundation for applications
  • Ensure code adheres to architectural standards and design principles
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing
  • Facilitate architectural discussions and design reviews
  • Work closely with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Performance and Scalability
  • Conduct performance tuning and optimization of systems
  • Design systems with scalability and fault tolerance in mind
• 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

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience working with Java or J2EE (Spring and Spring Boot) technologies in full stack development
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software systems.
• Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience in Restful Web services
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience with AI application development with GenAI or Agentic AI
• Testing experience in JUnit or Spock or Groovy
• Hands on with Node JS or React JS
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven, layered architecture)
• Proficiency in designing APIs, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and distributed systems
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI or CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid programming skills in languages such as Java 21, Spring Boot, Python, or JavaScript

• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions