Senior Java Engineer: AI-Powered Build Pipelines

UnitedHealth Group; Draper (UT); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain core Java-based applications and automation pipelines. You will optimize Gradle/GitHub Actions workflows, manage Artifactory dependencies, and apply AI tools to streamline development processes.

You will mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and contribute to bi-weekly Agile sprints while delivering high-performance software solutions in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of equivalent software development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Relational Databases and SQL.
• 1+ years of experience with GitHub Actions and automated build pipelines.
• 1+ years of experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and dependency management best practices in enterprise Java projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly as a hands-on software engineer designing, building, testing, and maintaining core Java-based applications and features.
• Design, optimize, and maintain automated build pipelines and workflows utilizing Gradle and GitHub Actions.
• Manage dependency resolution, artifact management (Artifactory), and build execution performance across Java application codebases.
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement across development and build engineering processes.
• Evaluate emerging trends in build engineering, continuous integration, and AI-assisted developer tooling to inform solution design and strategic innovation.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions, frameworks, and reusable components to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible AI use.
• Perform code reviews, enforce build quality gates, mentor software engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to accelerate reliable product delivery.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum methodology to deliver high-quality software releases every 2 weeks through Sprints.

Skills

Java development

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Gradle

GitHub Actions

Docker

Artifactory

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain core Java-based applications and automation pipelines. You will optimize Gradle/GitHub Actions workflows, manage Artifactory dependencies, and apply AI tools to streamline development processes.

You will mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and contribute to bi-weekly Agile sprints while delivering high-performance software solutions in enterprise environments.