Full Stack Engineer

Full Stack Engineer (Optum Technology)

We are seeking a high-performing Full Stack Engineer to join our engineering team in delivering a core pharmacy benefits platform. In this role, you will lead and mentor developer teams, design and implement Java‑based applications, and create AI‑powered solutions to improve health outcomes.

• Lead and mentor development teams for our core pharmacy benefits platform (high-priority, P1) to ensure high‑quality application delivery and adherence to timelines
• Design, implement, and maintain Java‑based applications throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain application software following established processes
• Design, develop, and deploy AI‑powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on the responsible use of AI
• Leverage enterprise‑approved AI tools to streamline developer workflows, automate repetitive coding tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Establish and refine development and test environment tools, automated workflows, and software as needed
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other engineers, QA, business stakeholders, and CAP teams
• Identify production and non‑production application issues, driving troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and resolution
• Identify opportunities to fine‑tune, optimize, and improve the performance of Java‑developed projects
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform software solution design and strategic innovation

• 5+ years of professional software development experience across all SDLC phases
• 5+ years of experience in Java application development
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing microservices‑architecture‑based applications
• 2+ years of experience with React JS
• 2+ years of experience with No
  
  SQL or MongoDB
• 1+ year of working knowledge/experience with Azure cloud platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 1+ year of experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines
• Experience leading and mentoring software development teams in an Agile environment
• Experience with Oracle, SQL, or relational databases

Salary range: $72,800 to $130,000 annually for full‑time employment. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility).

Telecommuter Policy:
All telecommuters must be U.S.‑based and adhere to United Health Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Consideration is given without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace and candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

The company provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For assistance, please contact 1‑866‑566‑8715 during Recruitment Services hours.