About the position
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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. UHC Technology is focused on driving change, modernization, and ensuring reliable and stable systems so that we can help to transform health care - making it easier, more affordable, and more effective for those we serve. We are passionate about technology and the role it plays to create distinctive experiences to our constituents. While we are always focused on how technology can help us deliver faster and with improved quality, we are far more enthusiastic about the ways technology can reinvent how we deliver on our mission in partnership with the UHC lines of business and Optum Technology. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance user interfaces using React
- Implement server-side logic using Java and Java Spring Boot frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in both Java and JavaScript
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of applications
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to UI development
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or 3+ years of equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in UI development using React, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality and high-performance user interfaces
- 3+ years of experience with Redux, GraphQL, and RESTful API design
- 3+ years of experience with Redis or other caching technologies
- 3+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies
Nice-to-haves
- Understanding of Java fundamentals and best practices
- Proficiency in Java Spring Boot and its ecosystem
- Familiarity with AWS services, such as EC2, S3, and RDS (good to have)
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proven communication and team collaboration skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
