Lead Full Stack Engineer

UnitedHealth Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an accomplished software engineer with 10+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications using GoLang or Java Spring Boot, HTML5, and React. You will deploy and monitor tools, collaborate with Product/QA/UX, mentor juniors, and drive performance, security, and scalability improvements.

Strong cloud experience (Azure preferred) and microservices are required; familiarity with AI tooling and modern DevOps is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Solid experience with frontend technologies: GoLang/Java, HTML5, Springboot & REST, JavaScript, and frameworks like React.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable).
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of AI technologies and tools similar to Claude/Codex, Github Copilot, Figma, etc.
• Good knowledge of DevOps tools and practices: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/ARM/Bicep.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices.
• Proven excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications using GoLang OR Java Spring Boot and modern front-end frameworks (e.g. HTML5, React).
• Support and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and UX to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose adoption where beneficial.
• Utilize AI tools such as Claude/Codex, Github Copilot, and PR Code Review.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and business directives including flexible work arrangements.

Skills

GoLang/Java

HTML5

Spring Boot

REST

JavaScript

React

Cloud Azure

AWS/GCP

Microservices

AI tools Claude/Codex

Github Copilot

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Design patterns

SOLID principles

Clean code

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform/ARM/Bicep

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

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, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications using GoLang OR Java Spring boot and modern front-end frameworks (e.g. HTML5, React)
• Support and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and UX to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose adoption wherever beneficial

• Usage of AI Tools like Claude/Codex, Github Copilot, PR Code Review and other latest AI tool set

• Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in software development
• Solid experience with front-end technologies: GoLang/Java, HTML5, Springboot & REST, JavaScript, and frameworks like React
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable)
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
• Solid experience with front-end technologies: GoLang, HTML5, Java Springboot, JavaScript, and frameworks like React
• Knowledge of latest AI technologies, AI tools, Claude/Codex, Github Copilot, Figma etc.
• Good Knowledge in DevOps tools and practices: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/ARM/Bicep
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices
• Proven excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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.