Software Engineer - Java ,Kafka

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-performance applications and micro-services using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Azure cloud services
• Build and implement event-driven architectures, ensuring reliable, resilient, and high-throughput data processing across distributed systems
• Design, develop, and deploy software solutions that intelligently integrate AI capabilities to address complex business challenges, emphasizing responsible and ethical implementation
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and automation technologies to streamline software development workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous improvement in delivery efficiency
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code in accordance with software engineering best practices and organizational standards
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Participate actively in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and engineering excellence
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues in a timely manner to ensure system stability and operational reliability
• Evaluate emerging technology trends, specifically around AI developments, Java, micro-services, and cloud platforms, to inform solution design and strategic innovation
• 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:

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience developing robust backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
• 2+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
• 1+ years of experience with cloud-based development, deployment, and integration (preferably on Microsoft Azure)
• Hands-on experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or other enterprise-approved AI assistants) to accelerate coding, debugging, or documentation
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps principles in an Agile environment
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, micro-services architecture, and relational or non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Deep experience building or integrating custom machine learning pipelines or Generative AI APIs into enterprise applications
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for continuous learning and technological innovation

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.