Senior Full Stack Engineer - JAVA, React, AI

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:

• Full-Stack Development
  • Design and implement responsive user interfaces using ReactJS, React Native, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Develop robust back-end services using Java Spring Boot, Python, Node.JS
  • Create and optimize databases (MongoDB, SQL) and APIs for scalability
• Cloud & Deployment
  • Build and deploy solutions on AWS and leverage cloud-native services
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
• Agile Delivery
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and QA teams to deliver features on time
• Quality & Security
  • Ensure application performance, uptime, and scalability
  • Implement security best practices and compliance standards
• Innovation & AI Integration
  • Contribute to GenAI and AI/ML-driven solutions for digital engagement

  • Work on emerging technologies to support strategic initiatives

• 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 degree in Computer Science/Engineering
• 8+ years of software development experience
• Experience building/consuming REST APIs (and understanding HTTP, JSON, status codes)
• Working knowledge of databases: SQL (preferred) and/or NoSQL ability to write queries and understand schema design
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (branches, pull requests, code reviews)
• Proficiency in at least one backend language/framework (eg, Nodejs/Express, Java/Spring)
• Proficiency with front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript and a modern framework (React/Angular)
• Proven basic testing skills (unit/integration tests) and debugging/troubleshooting ability
• Proven solid problem-solving skills, ability to learn quickly, and clear written/verbal communication

Preferred Qualification:

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), AI/ML concepts, and Agile methodologies