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 skilled and experienced Software Engineer with 6-7 years of professional experience in Java, Angular, Node.js, React, and full-stack development. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using a wide range of technologies. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Designing and developing robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions using Python(must), Java, Angular, Node.js, React, and other relevant technologies + Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define software specifications + Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices and coding standards + Conducting thorough testing and debugging of software applications to ensure optimal performance and functionality + Participating in code reviews to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement + Investigating and resolving software defects and issues in a timely manner + Working closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions + Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in software development technologies and frameworks + Mentoring and providing guidance to junior developers to foster their professional growth + Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products on schedule + 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:** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field + 6+ years of experience in software development, with a solid focus on Java, Angular, Node.js, and React + Experience with RESTful APIs, web services, and microservices architecture + In-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns + Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software architecture + Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB + Proficiency in building full-stack applications using modern web development frameworks and tools + Proven excellent problem-solving and analytical skills + Proven solid communication and collaboration abilities + Proven proactive and self-driven attitude towards learning and keeping up with emerging technologies **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud + Experience with Agile development methodologies + Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes + Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment + Contributions to open-source projects or personal coding projects _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._ \#njp #nic