Senior Software Engineer - Remote at Optum Technology

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Remote to join our team at Optum Technology. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting critical applications in production. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in cloud-enabled systems and US Healthcare Insurance to build innovative solutions that help improve health outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage business rules in IBM ODM, including rule authoring and decision tables.
• Design and build REST and GraphQL APIs using Java.
• Implement Kafka producers and consumers with a focus on reliable message processing.
• Set up and manage deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Write JUnit tests to ensure high code coverage and identify issues using static and dynamic code analysis tools.
• Work with MySQL to design high-performance database schemas optimized for transactional workloads.
• Deploy services on Kubernetes platforms, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Utilize observability tools like Splunk and Grafana to monitor application performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT with a focus on application engineering.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and APIs.
• Solid experience in Java, REST APIs, microservices, and SQL.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in engineering workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with global teams.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of US Healthcare insurance, particularly payer-side claims processing.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions.
• Exposure to Kafka or other streaming platforms.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $91,700 to $163,700 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase options.
• Flexible remote work environment.

Join us as a Senior Software Engineer - Remote and contribute to innovative solutions that make a real difference in healthcare. Your work will directly impact the lives of many, and we are excited to see what you can bring to our team!