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. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Architect with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex software systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java and related technologies, as well as a solid understanding of design principles and patterns. The Java Architect will be responsible for creating high-level design plans for the software architecture, collaborating with other architects and developers, and ensuring that the technical solutions align with the business goals.
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Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of scalable and performant Java applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and design principles
- Create architectural designs that address business requirements while balancing scalability, security, and maintainability
- Define and maintain architectural standards, including coding standards, tools, and platforms
- Work closely with the development teams to implement and maintain software solutions that align with the architectural vision
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve the development process and product quality
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
- Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting as needed
- Document the architecture and maintain architectural artifacts throughout the project lifecycle
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 10 + years of professional experience in Java development
- Proven experience as a Java Architect or similar role, with a portfolio of designed and deployed software solutions
- Experience with database design and SQL, including NoSQL databases
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes)
- In-depth knowledge of Java and Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) technologies
- Solid understanding of design patterns, object-oriented design, concurrency, and threading
- Familiarity with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
- Proficiency with development tools such as Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, and Docker
- Proven excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Preferred Qualification:
- Certifications related to Java, software architecture, or cloud services
- Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React)
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.