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.
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Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in React (primary), Java and Spring Boot technologies (secondary)Strong development background on full stack end-to-end technologies - both front end and back end. React, Javascript, Java, Spring Boot tech stacks, CI/CD, Cloud Understanding of Software Development Principles: Solid understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures, algorithms, and design patterns Ability to apply these principles to build scalable and maintainable Java applications Knowledge of Security Best Practices:Understanding of security principles and best practices in web application development Familiarity with concepts such as authentication, authorization, data encryption, secure coding practices, and protection against common web vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and SQL injection Proficiency in Version Control Systems: Experience with version control systems like Git, including knowledge of branching, merging, resolving conflicts, and utilizing Git workflows effectively Database Knowledge: Basic understanding of relational databases like Oracle or PostgreSQL, including knowledge of SQL queries, database design principles, and the ability to interact with databases from Java applications Understanding of the principles and concepts of microservices architecture Knowledge of designing, developing, and deploying scalable and loosely coupled microservices This includes familiarity with API gateways, service discovery, load balancing, fault tolerance, and communication patterns such as REST and message queues Testing and quality assurance: Knowledge of testing frameworks like JUnit, or Selenium for writing and executing tests, as well as understanding the importance of code quality and test coverage Familiarity with Agile methodologies: Understanding of Agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, including concepts like sprints, user stories, and backlog management Debugging and problem-solving skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug code, identify and fix issues, and find solutions to problems Collaboration and communication: Proven ability to work in a team, communicate effectively, and collaborate with other developers, designers, and stakeholders Continuous learning mindset: Proven eagerness to learn new technologies, frameworks, and best practices, as well as staying updated with the latest trends in software development Problem-solving and critical thinking skills: Proven ability to analyze problems, break them down into smaller tasks, and come up with effective solutions Attention to detail: Paying close attention to details, writing clean and maintainable code, and following coding standards and best practices Self-motivation and proactiveness: Taking initiative, being self-driven, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve skills and contribute to the team's success
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.