Remote Java Software Engineer Jobs in New York, NY

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.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Python. 
• Build and optimize microservices and APIs using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Kafka for high-throughput, event-driven architectures. 
• Leverage AWS and Google Cloud services deliver secure, resilient, and cloud-native applications. 
• Implement containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Integrate MongoDB and Vault for data persistence and secure secrets management. 
• Apply AI/ML tools and APIs to enhance product intelligence and automation. 
• Utilize AI-powered development tools to streamline builds, testing, and productivity. Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Data Scientists, and DevOps Engineers to translate business needs into technical solutions. 
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement. 
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for code quality, security, and performance. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system reliability and scalability. 
• Document system designs, technical decisions, and implementation details for knowledge sharing. 
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence. 
• Adhere to company policies, employment terms, and evolving business directives, including team changes, work location flexibility, and shift adjustments.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• 4 years of hands-on experience in software development
• 4 Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Kafka for backend development
• 3 years Exposure to modern architectural patterns such as microservices, serverless computing, and event-driven architecture
• 3 years Knowledge in deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms 
• 3 years of understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration for scalable deployment
• 2 years' experience with MongoDB and secure secrets management using Vault
• 2 years Familiarity with AI/ML tools and integrating them into SDLC
• 2 years' Experience with modern development productivity tools, including AI-assisted coding platforms
• 2 year's Experience with performance optimization, monitoring, and logging tools such as Splunk or Dynatrace

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare domain and understanding of healthcare data and workflows
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and tools like Jenkins, Terraform, Git, and GitHub Actions
• Experience in training team members
• Hand-on experience with AI productivity tools such Github Copilot

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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