Software Engineering Lead

Optum India; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum India is seeking an experienced senior software professional to lead and contribute across the full software development lifecycle. The role demands hands-on software delivery in Java, Spring Boot, Python, React, REST, and MongoDB, with mentorship responsibilities and a focus on scalable architecture.

You will guide a talented team, perform spikes, and drive design decisions while collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Proven track record of leading software projects or mentoring junior developers
• Experience with full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, React, Python, REST, MongoDB, DevOps
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Familiar with AI/ML technologies

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead guiding the team through complex challenges and ensuring alignment with goals
• Conduct functional and technical spikes to evaluate new approaches or technologies
• Participate in design, development, and deployment of application features as an individual contributor
• Provide mentorship to team members and help resolve blockers
• Adhere to employment contracts, company policies, and directives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality software

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Python

React

REST

MongoDB

DevOps

Team leadership

SDLC

AI/ML awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

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.

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• Candidate must have good hands-on experience in java, Spring boot, Python, React JS, REST, Mongo DB and AI/ML
• Act as a technical lead, guiding the team through complex challenges, and ensuring alignment with architectural and business goals
• Conduct functional and technical spikes to evaluate new approaches or technologies and effectively communicate findings to the team
• Operate as an individual contributor, actively participating in the design, development, and deployment of application features
• Provide support and mentorship to team members, helping them resolve blockers and grow their technical skills
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development
• Proven track record of leading software projects or mentoring junior developers
• Experience with full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Good hands-on experience in java, Spring boot, React Js, Python, REST, Mongo DB, Dev Opps Technologies
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Familiar with AI/ML technologies

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.