Full Stack Software Engineer

Optum is hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop and maintain web applications across the front end, back end, and databases. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting and optimizing applications, and supporting secure, scalable delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring seamless integration across the stack
• Build responsive, user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) with clean, reusable code
• Develop and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and microservices to support application functionality and performance
• Design, implement, and optimize database schemas and queries across relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, and participate in code reviews to maintain quality standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the full application stack in development and production environments
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and follow best practices for version control, testing, and deployment
• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and optimization
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and architecture

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years of experience with developing full stack web applications
• 1+ years of experience with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
• 1+ years of experience with back-end development skills in one or more languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, C#, or Ruby
• 1+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
• 1+ years of experience in database design and experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• 1+ years of experience with AI/ML concepts
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders