Senior Software Engineer

About Optum

Optum is a global organization delivering care through technology to help millions live healthier lives. Our teams directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best.

We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and growth—offering comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Join us and help advance global health optimization.

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience, primarily focused on frontend development and UI design, with strong full-stack capabilities.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design, along with hands-on experience building scalable, production-grade applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive, high-quality user interfaces using modern frontend technologies
• Build scalable frontend applications using React and related frameworks
• Develop backend services and APIs using Python (Flask/Django)
• Design end-to-end application architecture ensuring performance and scalability
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams for seamless user experiences
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines
• Work with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) for deployment and management

Required Qualifications

Programming & System Design

• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Solid coding skills with focus on performance and scalability
• Good knowledge of system design and architecture principles

Frontend Development

• Experience with one or more: Vue.js, Next.js, Nuxt.js
• Strong hands-on experience with React
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design
• Proficiency in JavaScript and modern frontend practices

Backend Development

• Experience with Flask or Django
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs
• Proficiency in Python

Full-Stack & Scalability

• Experience building end-to-end applications
• Knowledge of performance optimization and scalable architectures

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices

Our Commitment

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

We believe every individual—regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, or income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to reducing health disparities and improving outcomes through equitable care and sustainable practices.

Additional Information

Employment is subject to company policies, which may evolve based on business needs, including work location, team structure, and work arrangements.