Software Engineering Lead - Java, Angular

Optum; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in India to join a collaborative team focused on building scalable, maintainable applications. You will contribute across the full stack, from backend microservices to front-end Angular interfaces, while applying AI/ML techniques where appropriate.

The role emphasizes strong coding standards, DevOps practices, and active participation in Scrum ceremonies to ensure smooth releases and high-quality software in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on Full Stack Engineer with microservices architecture knowledge.
• Proficient in AI/ML tools and Python, LangGraph, LangChain, FastAPI.
• Experience with CI/CD and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions).
• Strong skills in Angular, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, SQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud and devops practices; strong problem solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills used in Scrum settings.

Responsibilities

• Engage in full software development lifecycle with focus on coding, testing, and debugging.
• Write clean, efficient code and collaborate to design and deploy new features.
• Optimize performance of existing applications and support releases.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and QA/UAT/release readiness activities.
• Support DevOps activities and assist teams with solutioning and releases.

Skills

Full stack engineer

Microservices architecture

Python AI/ML

CI/CD pipelines

Angular

Java/Spring

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

Azure Cloud

Kubernetes

Education

B.Tech./MCA (16+ years)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes/NoMad

GitHub Actions

Azure Cloud

AKS

Git

MySQL

Postgres

Splunk

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage in the full software development lifecycle, with a solid focus on coding, testing, and debugging
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Collaborate closely with team members to design, develop, and deploy new features
• Optimize and enhance the performance of existing software applications
• Communicate effectively and regularly with management and technical support teams
• Participate in Scrum meeting, design reviews, test case reviews, and production support readiness reviews for new releases
• Support P1 Application OM DevOps activities
• Manage Teams and assist them with solutioning development; ensure smooth releases.
• 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:

• B.Tech./MCA (16+ years of formal education)
• 6+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar technical role
• Hands-on experience as a Full Stack Engineer (FSE) with a solid understanding of micro-services Architecture
• Knowledge of AI/ML - Python, LanGraph, LangChain, FastAPI
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes/NoMad, and GitHub Actions
• Proficient in AI, Angular, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, Git, RESTful APIs, Splunk, MySQL, Postgres, Azure Cloud, AKS, GitHub Actions
• Demonstrated solid grasp of core design principles for building scalable and maintainable applications
• Demonstrated solid analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to support QA, UAT and release phases of the project via defect analysis, change maintenance
• Proven effective team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven fast learner with a passion for exploring new programming languages and emerging 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.