Leads end-to-end development of enterprise mobile and backend applications. Architects React Native applications for iOS and Android and scalable Java Spring Boot microservices. Drives technical strategy, architecture, code quality, modernization, AI-enabled engineering, CI/CD, cloud adoption, application performance, and operational excellence. Leads design sessions and code reviews, mentors engineers, collaborates across product and platform teams, and supports production stability and incident resolution.
Requisition Number: 2392538
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:
Required Qualifications:
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.
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:
- Lead end-to-end design, development, and delivery of enterprise mobile and backend applications
- Architect and develop cross-platform mobile applications using React Native for iOS and Android
- Design and build scalable Java Spring Boot microservices, APIs, and backend integrations
- Drive technical strategy, solution architecture, code quality, and engineering best practices
- Lead code reviews, technical design sessions, and mentor engineering teams
- Implement AI-DLC and Spec-Driven Development methodologies throughout the software lifecycle
- Utilize AI tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub Copilot to improve productivity and quality
- Collaborate with Product, UX, DevOps, Security, and Platform teams to deliver business outcomes
- Drive CI/CD automation, cloud-native adoption, application performance, and operational excellence
- Support production stability, incident resolution, modernization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 9+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in a technical leadership role
- Hands-on expertise with cloud technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience leading modernization, digital transformation, and AI-enabled engineering initiatives
- Solid experience developing and deploying applications for both iOS and Android platforms
- Practical experience using AI engineering tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub Copilot
- Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications
- Expert knowledge of React Native, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
- Solid understanding of Agile, DevOps, SDLC, and AI-DLC development methodologies
- Proven excellent problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills
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.
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