Senior Software Engineer I

Optum India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum India is seeking a minimum 5-year full-stack engineer to design and build scalable applications using React.js and Spring Boot. The role involves developing secure microservices and REST APIs, deploying cloud-native solutions on Azure, and implementing CI/CD with GitHub Actions.

You will work in Agile teams to deliver features end-to-end, from analysis to production, and mentor team members for engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of React.js and Spring Boot.
• Experience building secure microservices and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable applications using React.js and Spring Boot.
• Develop secure microservices and REST APIs.
• Deploy cloud-native solutions on Azure.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to engineering excellence.

Skills

React.js

Spring Boot

Azure

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

REST APIs

Agile

AI tools (Copilot)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Azure

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.
An minimum 5-year full-stack engineer responsible for designing and building scalable applications using React.js and Spring Boot. Develops secure microservices, integrates REST APIs, and deploys cloud-native solutions on Azure. Implements CI/CD with GitHub Actions and maintains high code quality through reviews and automation. Works in Agile teams to deliver features end-to-end, from requirement analysis to production. Leverages AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, code assistants, and AI-driven testing/documentation generators to accelerate coding, improve quality, and modernize workflows. Mentors team members, drives engineering excellence, and contributes to architectural and continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibility

• 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

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Solid foundational knowledge in software development principles, algorithms, data structures, and system design. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant industry experience may also be considered for highly skilled candidates
  

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.