Software Engineering Lead - Java FSE

UnitedHealth Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Hyderabad seeks a senior full-stack software engineer to design and develop cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, React JS, Azure, Snowflake, and DBT. This hands-on role emphasizes scalable, secure healthcare technology solutions and collaborating with product and architecture to deliver robust technical outcomes.

Responsibilities include CI/CD, DevSecOps, observability, vulnerability remediation and compliance, with a focus on data-driven architectures and

Qualifications

• Fulltime graduation degree.
• 7+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering and application development.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience delivering data-driven solutions using Snowflake, DBT, and semantic data models.
• Strong Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs and React JS expertise.
• Solid knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, API integrations and modern patterns.
• Security-focused development, vulnerability management and compliance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable full-stack apps using Java, Spring Boot, React and Azure.
• Build data solutions with Snowflake, DBT and semantic layers.
• Code, review, troubleshoot, and optimize performance plus production support.
• Collaborate with product and architecture to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Drive application security, dependency management and platform risk mitigation.
• Establish CI/CD, DevSecOps, observability and operational excellence.
• Adhere to employment contracts, policies and directives as applicable.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Java

Spring Boot

React JS

REST APIs

Microservices

Security & Compliance

CI/CD & DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Snowflake

DBT

Semantic data models

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.

Role Summary

Design and development of modern cloud-native applications and data platforms leveraging Azure, Java, Spring Boot, React JS, Snowflake, and DBT. This is a hands-on role engineering responsibilities to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant healthcare technology solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React JS, and Azure cloud services
• Build and integrate modern data solutions leveraging Snowflake, DBT, and semantic layer architectures
• Coding, code reviews, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and production support
• Collaborate with product, architecture to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
• Drive application security, vulnerability remediation, dependency management, and platform risk mitigation efforts
• Establish CI/CD, DevSecOps, observability, and operational excellence practices across the platform
• 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:

• Fulltime graduation degree
• 7+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering and application development
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native application architectures
• Experience delivering data-driven solutions using Snowflake, DBT, and semantic data models
• Solid expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and React JS
• Solid understanding of microservices, distributed systems, API integrations, and modern engineering patterns
• Solid knowledge of secure software development, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments
• Healthcare domain knowledge, including experience with regulated data environments and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to AI/ML-powered applications and modern data platforms

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.