Software Engineer Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable Java-based applications
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and development teams
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical solutions
• Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices
• Drive system performance, security, and reliability improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of software development experience
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka
• Experience leading engineering teams or serving in a technical lead role
• Solid knowledge of object-oriented design, APIs, databases, and cloud-based systems
• Proven excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Benefits

• Life: Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you
• Emotional: Education, tools, and resources to help manage stress and build resilience
• Physical: Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones
• Financial: Benefits for today and assistance to help you plan for the future, including retirement

About the Company

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best.