Senior Software Engineer - Remote: Cloud, AI & Health Tech

Optum; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a cloud-native software team delivering scalable applications and APIs for dental claims, attachments, and Image Intelligence. You will work across the full SDLC, drive technical excellence, and contribute to AI-enabled automation within healthcare workflows.

You’ll be part of a remote-friendly environment in the U.S., collaborating with Product, Architecture, and Operations to ship high-quality solutions and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing with Java.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• 2+ years of experience with any cloud-native architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support scalable cloud-native applications and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and Operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions for dental claims, attachment processing, and Image Intelligence.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design to production support and continuous improvement.
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, automation, DevOps best practices, performance optimization, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions addressing complex business challenges with responsible AI use.

Skills

Software development

Java

REST APIs

Cloud-native

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Azure

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

Optum is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a cloud-native software team delivering scalable applications and APIs for dental claims, attachments, and Image Intelligence. You will work across the full SDLC, drive technical excellence, and contribute to AI-enabled automation within healthcare workflows.

You’ll be part of a remote-friendly environment in the U.S., collaborating with Product, Architecture, and Operations to ship high-quality solutions and mentor junior engineers.