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.