[Remote] Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is hiring a Software Engineer to design, build, test, and support enterprise-level software applications. The role develops full-stack solutions, improves platform architecture and software processes, and delivers AI-powered solutions in collaboration with an Agile team.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, debug, document, and support applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate technical tasks, and drive continuous software process improvement
• Evaluate emerging trends and industry technologies to inform software design, performance optimization, and strategic technical innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on application architecture design, security vulnerability remediation, and system performance tuning
• Lead quality engineering efforts by supporting QA/UAT testing, defect analysis, automation test creation, and release readiness reviews
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to team members to promote engineering best practices
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies, design reviews, and release planning
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate design solutions, present recommendations, and maintain strong business relationships
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

Skills

• 3+ years of experience with software development
• 3+ years of experience developing applications using Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring, or similar enterprise technologies
• 2+ years of Experience with web frameworks and front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, or Angular)
• 2+ years of Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Mockito) and build/CI tools (e.g., Git, Maven, Jenkins)
• 1+ Year of experience using AI tools like Co-pilot, Claud etc
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 2+ years of Experience working within an Agile/Scrum software development methodology
• Experience with microservices architecture, Docker, OpenShift, or cloud hosting platforms
• Experience with rule/process engines (such as Camunda) and application servers (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss, Wildfly)
• Experience with static code quality and analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkstyle, FindBugs)
• Healthcare domain experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• Flexibility to telecommute
• Career development opportunities

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