Senior Software Engineer II

Optum; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to design and build cloud-native Java applications at scale. You will guide architecture, mentor teams, and collaborate across security, product, cloud, and DevOps to deliver reliable systems while upholding engineering standards.

The role emphasizes security readiness, performance, and end-to-end delivery with a culture of inclusion and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/ARM) and GitOps workflows.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, API governance, and performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of security standards, cloud governance, and vulnerability lifecycle.
• Experience with Azure/AWS cloud services, Kubernetes/AKS/EKS, and DevOps automation.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and microservices.
• Leadership skills with cross-functional influence and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development of large-scale, cloud-native Java applications.
• Drive architecture decisions for microservices, APIs, security, and performance optimization.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, ensuring code quality and best practices.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery, including design, development, release, and production support.
• Collaborate with Security teams for vulnerability remediation.
• Partner with Product, Cloud, DevOps, and Architecture on technical roadmap.
• Review and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Provide leadership during production incidents and RCA.
• Comply with company policies and flexible work arrangements.

Skills

CI/CD

IaC

GitOps

Distributed systems

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Security

Microservices

Azure/AWS

Kubernetes

Security standards

Leadership

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Software Engineer II (2384204)

Senior Software Engineer II - 2384204

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:

• Lead technical design and development of large-scale, cloud-native Java applications
• Drive architecture decisions for microservices, APIs, security, and performance optimization
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, ensuring code quality and best practices
• Oversee end-to-end delivery, including design, development, release, and production support
• Collaborate closely with Security teams for KEV/Critical/High vulnerability remediation
• Partner with Product, Cloud, DevOps, and Architecture in shaping the technical roadmap
• Review and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Provide leadership during production incidents and RCA efforts
• 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:

• Experience with CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/ARM), GitOps workflows
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, API governance, performance tuning
• Solid understanding of security standards, cloud governance, and vulnerability lifecycle
• Solid background in Azure/AWS cloud services, Kubernetes/AKS/EKS, and DevOps automation
• Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, microservices
• Leadership Skills
  • Proven experience driving engineering excellence and delivering complex programs
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional engineering teams
  • Demonstrated solid communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to define roadmaps, make architectural decisions, and enforce engineering standards

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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.