Senior Software Engineering Lead

Taleo; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Chennai is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Lead to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services in Go, and to build responsive front-ends with React and Redux.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and work with DevOps on GCP (GKE) deployments, focusing on performance, security, and reliable delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS or related field.
• 2+ years of full-stack web development with Node.js and React.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., BigQuery).
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with GCP and Docker.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Go, following best practices.
• Build responsive web interfaces using React, Redux, and modern front-end libraries.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to translate requirements.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code meeting standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Work with DevOps to deploy on Google Cloud Platform (GKE) and manage apps.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security leveraging GCP capabilities.

Skills

Node.js

React

BigQuery

RESTful API

Docker

Google Cloud Platform

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS or related field

Job description

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

Job Description - Senior Software Engineering Lead (2387163)

Senior Software Engineering Lead - 2387163

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 robust and efficient backend services using GO following best practices and industry standards
• Build responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using React, Redux, and modern front-end libraries and frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to translate requirements into high-quality, maintainable code
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and consistency
• Work closely with the DevOps team to deploy and maintain applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing services such as GKE
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security by leveraging GCP's capabilities and services
• 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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in full stack web development, with solid proficiency in Node.js and React
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., BQ)
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and containerization technologies like Docker
• Demonstrated solid problem-solving and debugging skills
• Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a team environment
• English - Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

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.