Senior Software Engineer

Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Software Engineer will design and develop scalable applications, build microservices-based architectures, and contribute to AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable applications using .NET / .NET Core
• Build and maintain microservices-based architectures
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services
• Develop and deploy applications in Azure cloud environments
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas
• Perform performance tuning for applications and databases
• Provide production support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident resolution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product)
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in CS or IT related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development using .NET / C#
• 5+ years of experience with ASP.NET Core and Web APIs
• 5+ years of experience with SQL skills (query optimization, indexing, stored procedures, performance tuning)
• 5+ years of experience with REST principles and API design
• 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• 3+ years of experience with Git and modern development workflows
• 2+ years of experience with microservices architecture
• 2+ years of Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure or any other public cloud platform like AWS or GCP (App Services, AKS, Azure SQL, etc.)
• Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, Service Bus, etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting production issues in distributed systems
• Knowledge of monitoring tools
• Understanding of security best practices in cloud applications
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy