Software Engineering Lead Mainframe

UnitedHealth Group; Gurugram District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in India is seeking a Software Engineering Lead with deep Mainframe expertise and strong Java, Python and AI skills to guide the design, modernization, and support of enterprise applications.

The role bridges legacy mainframe systems with cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions, mentors engineering teams, collaborates with stakeholders, and delivers scalable, secure software at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience with IBM Mainframe technologies including COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ and z/OS.
• Strong understanding of mainframe concepts and batch processing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development and support of enterprise-grade mainframe applications.
• Drive modernization by integrating mainframe with Java, Python, APIs and cloud services.
• Define engineering standards, coding practices and development methodologies.
• Review designs, code quality, performance, and security compliance.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex production incidents and critical business apps.
• Adhere to company policies and directives related to work locations, teams and shifts.

Skills

IBM Mainframe Technologies

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

VSAM

MQ

z/OS

File and Batch Processing

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 highly experienced Software Engineering Lead with deep expertise in Mainframe technologies and a solid understanding of modern application development using Java, Python, and AI technologies. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, modernization, and support of mission‑critical enterprise applications while driving engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.

This role requires a solid technical leader who can bridge legacy mainframe systems with modern cloud‑native and AI‑enabled solutions, mentor engineering teams, collaborate across business stakeholders, and deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performing software solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture, design, development, and support of enterprise‑grade applications on Mainframe platforms
• Drive modernization initiatives by integrating Mainframe systems with modern technologies such as Java, Python, APIs, and cloud services
• Define engineering standards, coding practices, and development methodologies
• Review system designs, code quality, performance optimization, and security compliance
• Lead technical troubleshooting for complex production incidents and critical business applications
• 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:

• Experience or knowledge with the following skills:
  • IBM Mainframe Technologies
  • COBOL
  • JCL
  • CICS
  • DB2
  • VSAM
  • MQ
  • z/OS
  • File and Batch Processing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or knowledge with the following skills:
  • Java (Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices)
  • Python (Automation, Data Processing, Scripting)
  • AI/ML and Generative AI technologies
  • API Management and Integration Platforms
  • CI/CD and DevOps practices
  • GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jenkins
  • Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Cloud Platforms (Azure preferred)

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.