Sr Java Software Engineer - Remote

Optum is a global leader in health care innovation, seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying robust solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka, with a focus on building high-quality software in a cloud-based environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable applications and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Implement event-driven frameworks and ensure reliable, high-throughput data processing within our systems
• Maintain and enhance existing applications, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and company standards
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as they arise to ensure system stability and reliability
• Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and efficiency in day-to-day development
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to our tech stack

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in software development using Java, Spring Boot, and event-driven frameworks such as Kafka
• Proven solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API development
• Experience with cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Proven solid understanding of security principles and industry best practices for developing secure REST APIs
• Demonstrated familiarity with design and architectural patterns including Domain-Driven Design
• Experience working within Agile development teams
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proven excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with relational databases
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and test automation
• Ability to leverage AI tools for productivity enhancement
• Experience with real-time systems and high-throughput data processing
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving production issues in distributed systems