Senior Software Engineer

Our Company

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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining core Java-based applications while optimizing enterprise build engineering and automation pipelines. You will leverage automated workflows, build tools, and enterprise AI capabilities to streamline development processes and deliver reliable, high-performance software features.

Primary 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.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Gradle, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins build automation workflows
• Experience with artifact management tools (e.g., Artifactory) and Java dependency resolution
• Experience with Application Server configuration and deployment
• Experience mentoring and guiding software engineering team members
• Experience working on large-scale software projects and enterprise applications
• Hands-on experience using AI development tools and building software solutions
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
• Familiarity with JavaScript and/or TypeScript is helpful

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.  

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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