I O Engineer - Development/ Support - Remote(EST/CST)

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Software/Support Engineer will develop and support a Unified Provider Payment Platform while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance.

Responsibilities:

• The Software/Support Engineer will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting a Unified Provider Payment Platform, delivering highly available and scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• This role will work closely with cross‑functional teams to build new features, resolve production issues, and ensure reliable operation of critical payment workflows
• The engineer will provide production support, including periodic weekend and on‑call support, to troubleshoot application, performance, and integration issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive long‑term stability improvements
• The role requires hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud‑based deployments, and operational monitoring, along with a strong focus on security, compliance, and operational excellence for payment systems
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for building scalable backend services
• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices deployment
• 5+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and driving engineering excellence
• 3+ years of experience with any one of the cloud platforms preferably Microsoft Azure cloud services
• 3+ years of experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native applications
• 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code
• Willingness to do development and support related work based on business need
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and integration into enterprise applications
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and driving engineering excellence
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strategic thinking with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to mentor and grow engineering talent
• Strong collaboration and decision-making skills