Senior Software Engineer II Java Full Stack

Optum; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Chennai, India is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II (Java Full Stack) to design and build scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot. You will develop API services, integrate Camunda with distributed systems, and contribute to end-to-end SDLC activities.

The role emphasizes platform engineering, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-scale healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including Java, Spring Boot, and microservices development.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, production-grade microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop API services, integration layers, and backend components for distributed environments.
• Translate requirements into robust workflow models and technical specs.
• Implement optimization, retries, and error workflows following best practices.
• Integrate Camunda with microservices, enterprise systems, and cloud services.
• Participate in full SDLC: design, coding, testing, deployment, CI/CD, and performance tuning.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for workflow apps and automated testing.
• Monitor workflow execution and resolve incidents.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to the team.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Kafka

Azure/Event Hub

Agile

Camunda

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Cloud (Azure/GCP)

Tools

Camunda

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Kafka

Docker

Job description

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

Job Description - Senior Software Engineer II Java Full Stack (2385258)

Senior Software Engineer II Java Full Stack - 2385258

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:

• Full Stack Development & Architecture
  • Design and build scalable, production grade microservices using Java and Spring Boot for complex, enterprise scale application workflows and business logic
  • Develop API services, integration layers, and backend components, including RESTful services, event-driven processors, and reusable modules to enable seamless system integration across distributed environments
  • Translate business requirements into robust workflow models and technical specifications
  • Implement optimization, incident handling, compensation, retries, and error workflows following best practices
  • Integrate Camunda with microservices, enterprise systems, messaging platforms (Kafka, Service Bus, Event Grid), MongoDB databases, and cloud services
  • Participate in full SDLC: design, coding, debugging, testing, deployment, CI/CD, and performance tuning
• Platform Engineering & Operations
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for workflow apps, ensuring automated testing and safe deployments
  • Monitor process execution using Camunda Operate/Optimize and resolve workflow incidents
• Work with the scrum team, business and architects to refine requirements and design
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and best practice guidance
• Collaborate with cross functional engineering, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders for end to end delivery
• Builder Responsibility:
  • Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making
• 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:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including Java, Spring Boot, and microservices development
• Experience with distributed systems, message brokers (Kafka, Azure EventsHub), and REST APIs
• Experience working in Agile environments and delivering complex enterprise automation solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Azure/GCP cloud integration patterns
• Experience with event driven architectures and asynchronous processing
• Working knowledge with Camunda (integration from java code)
• Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift)
• Background in healthcare
• Exposure to Camunda Optimize, Tasklist, Operate for monitoring & analytics

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.