Director Software Engineering

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Java Servlets and RESTful APIs
  
• Develop interactive user interfaces using React.js
  
• Integrate Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for content management
  
• Implement cloud-based solutions leveraging platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  
• Utilize CI/CD tools like Jenkins for automated deployment pipelines
  
• Ensure code quality through the use of SonarQube for static code analysis
  
• Implement monitoring solutions using Grafana and New Relic to ensure application performance and reliability
  
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions
  
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
  
• Troubleshoot issues across the entire stack – front-end, back-end, database
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation degree or equivalent experience
  
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
  
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with solid expertise in Java Servlets
  
• Experience using SonarQube for static code analysis
  
• Solid experience with front-end technologies including React.js
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins for automated builds/deployments
  
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs
  
• Proficiency in monitoring tools such as Grafana and New Relic

Preferred Qualification:

• Knowledge of AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)

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.