Principal Software Engineer Java Fsd, Github Job in Optum

Position Overview

The Optum Technology Digital team is on a mission to disrupt the healthcare industry and transform UnitedHealth Group (UHG) into a leading Consumer brand. We provide hyper-personalized digital solutions that deliver digital-first experiences, enabling consumers to access the right care at the right time. By leveraging AI, cloud computing, and other disruptive technologies, we are shaping the future of healthcare through innovative solutions that empower consumers.

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Coverage and Benefits to drive the development of mobile applications. This role requires hands-on experience with app development, bundling, and deployment on the App Store and Play Store. You will work closely with Product Owners and Architects to ensure successful product delivery, while championing innovation and consumer-centric strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software solutions for functional and non-functional requirements, defining technologies, patterns, and frameworks.
• Create and review high-level design documents, outlining the system architecture and framework decisions.
• Provide estimates for module/task effort, explaining assumptions and justifications.
• Review architecture and design for scalability, extensibility, security, and performance.
• Adhere to the SSMO delivery process, including Problem Management, Incident Management, Change Management, and SLA Compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, test case reviews, and production support readiness for new releases.
• Engage in stakeholder discussions to understand business objectives and requirements.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of software according to release plans.
• Mentor team members and foster domain expertise within the team.
• Ensure defect-free releases and work with business partners to prioritize maintenance schedules.
• Act as a gatekeeper for production code and infrastructure changes to maintain quality.
• Provide weekly/monthly status reports to both US and India team members.
• Build strong relationships with project stakeholders and business partners.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, processes, and policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of IT experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE technologies (Spring Security, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, RESTful web services, Hibernate, Spring Data JPA).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with React Native, JavaScript, React, and deploying apps to the App Store and Play Store.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, preferably GitHub Actions.
• Expertise in end-to-end testing, integration testing, and test data coordination.
• Familiarity with engineering best practices in an Agile environment.
• Proven ability to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and design thinking.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum teams.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies to solve business problems.