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UnitedHealth Group Software Engineer - Java in Gurugram, India
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 motivated and detail-oriented Java Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a Solid foundation in Java programming and a passion for developing efficient, scalable, and user-friendly software solutions. You will work closely with senior developers, QA teams, and project managers to design, implement, and maintain applications.
Primary Responsibilities:
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Java code
Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based applications
Debug and troubleshoot application issues and bugs
Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
Work with APIs and third-party libraries to integrate functionality into applications
Ensure application performance, reliability, and scalability.
Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in Java development
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
What We Offer:
A collaborative and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
Exposure to real-world projects and mentoring from senior developers
Competitive salary and benefits package
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
1+ years of Experience with development in Java
Experience with version control systems like Git
Hands on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Azure, Python, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, MySQL
Solid understanding of core Java concepts (OOP, multithreading, collections, etc.)
Familiarity with frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, or JavaFX
Basic knowledge of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Solid problem-solving and debugging skills
Proven excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
Exposure to Agile development methodologies
Basic understanding of build tools like Maven or Gradle
Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
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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