Lead Full Stack Engineer

Optum India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum India is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications using GoLang or Java Spring Boot, coupled with modern front-end frameworks such as HTML5 and React. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions and mentor junior developers.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong cloud and DevOps chops, familiarity with AI tools, and a commitment to clean code and SOLID design principles.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Solid experience with GoLang/Java, HTML5, REST, JavaScript, and React.
• Hands-on cloud experience (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable).
• Experience with microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of AI tools (Claude/Codex, Copilot) and modern AI workflows.
• DevOps experience: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/ARM/Bicep.
• Strong software design skills, SOLID principles, and clean code practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications using GoLang or Java Spring Boot and modern frontend frameworks (HTML5, React).
• Support and maintain deployment, monitoring, and operations tools.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and UX to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor juniors.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security of applications.
• Stay current with emerging tech and advocate adoption where beneficial.
• Comply with company policies and flexible work arrangements.

Skills

GoLang/Java

HTML5

JavaScript

React

REST APIs

Microservices

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Docker/Kubernetes

AI tools

Design patterns/SOLID

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Terraform/ARM/Bicep

Docker

Kubernetes

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.