Lead development of backend services and responsive web interfaces using Go, React, Redux, and Node.js. Collaborate with product, design, development, and DevOps teams to deliver maintainable software. Conduct code reviews, write tested and documented code, and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform using services such as GKE. Improve application performance, scalability, and security while supporting cross-functional delivery.
Requisition Number: 2387163
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
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.
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and efficient backend services using GO following best practices and industry standards
- Build responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using React, Redux, and modern front-end libraries and frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to translate requirements into high-quality, maintainable code
- Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and consistency
- Work closely with the DevOps team to deploy and maintain applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing services such as GKE
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and security by leveraging GCP's capabilities and services
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in full stack web development, with solid proficiency in Node.js and React
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., BQ)
- Knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation
- Solid understanding of JavaScript, ES6+, and modern web development practices
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and containerization technologies like Docker
- Demonstrated solid problem-solving and debugging skills
- Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a team environment
- English - Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
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.
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