Senior Software Engineer II NextJS React Python AWS

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

Job summary

Optum India in Chennai is seeking a versatile engineer to build polished front-end and robust back-end systems using AI within the AWS ecosystem. You will own the full application lifecycle from design to deployment, focusing on secure, scalable solutions and well-architected infrastructure.

Responsibilities include developing UIs with Flutter or React, integrating AI features, building Python microservices and APIs, and collaborating with UX designers and data scientists while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• B.Tech or BE in a relevant field.
• Experience with Flutter/React and Python.
• Cloud AWS experience and well-architected infra understanding.

Responsibilities

• Build dynamic front-end UIs using Flutter or React.
• Integrate AI features to enhance app functionality.
• Design, develop, and maintain Python microservices and APIs.
• Implement secure, scalable AWS deployments following best practices.
• Collaborate with UX designers and data scientists; mentor juniors.

Education

B.Tech / BE

Tools

Flutter

React

Python

AWS

CI/CD

Microservices

APIs

Job description

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.

We are seeking a talented and versatile engineer to join our innovative team, someone equally comfortable building polished user interfaces and architecting robust back-end systems. This role demands a high level of expertise in developing cutting-edge applications using AI technologies, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable, and efficient solutions within the AWS ecosystem. You will own the entire application lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance, while ensuring adherence to best practices like the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

Primary Responsibilities

• Application Development: Build dynamic, responsive front-end applications using Flutter or React, integrating seamlessly with robust back-end services
• AI Integration: Leverage AI technologies to enhance application functionality, user experience, and efficiency. Collaborate effectively with AI assistants and agents to prototype and implement technical solutions
• Back-End Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance microservices and APIs using Python
• Database Management : Architect and manage database systems, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security
• Security Expertise : Implement comprehensive security measures to protect applications and data, following industry best practices
• DevOps & CI/CD : Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated service deployment and infrastructure management in AWS
• Cloud Architecture : Ensure all solutions are built according to the principles of the AWS Well-Architected Framework - operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and data scientists to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical leadership to junior team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• 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 Qualification

• B.Tech, BE

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.