Software Engineer - React, NodeJS

Requisition Number: 2350853
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.
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in React, NodeJS, cloud technologies, and modern application architecture. The ideal candidate has deep experience in building enterprise-grade, secure, and scalable web applications and enjoys working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using React, NodeJS, and Python
• Build scalable, cloud-native solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure and modern cloud services
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices with a strong understanding of client-server communication and system topology
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams to deliver intuitive, high-performing user interfaces and experiences
• Promote engineering-first and security-first practices across application development and deployment
• Work with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable efficient and reliable deployments
• Ensure production readiness through strong operational practices, including logging, monitoring, observability, alerting, and incident management
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients, communicating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, including AI models based on GPT architecture, and contribute to their understanding and application where relevant
• 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:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in React development
• 3+ years of experience with React, NodeJS, and public cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• 3+ years of experience in web development with a strong focus on user interface, user experience, and design principles
• 3+ years of experience developing microservices and APIs using Java/python
• Solid hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Solid knowledge of enterprise security and production operations, including monitoring, logging, observability, alerting, and incident management
• Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain technical concepts effectively

Preferred Qualification:

• B.Tech, MCA, or M.Tech (or equivalent experience)

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.