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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: Full-Stack Leadership: Architect, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance web applications utilizing Java (Spring Boot) and React.jsTechnical Governance: Drive code quality, technical design reviews, and engineering best practices across the full-stack lifecycleAI Integration: Lead the practical integration of Generative AI capabilities (e.g., LLM APIs, semantic search, or basic RAG workflows) into existing core applications to solve business problemsAPI & Microservices Architecture: Design and optimize scalable RESTful microservices, ensuring robust data integrity and system performanceCloud & DevOps Collaboration: Partner with DevOps teams to deploy containerized applications via Docker into cloud environments (Azure/AWS), supporting CI/CD automationMentorship & Delivery: Guide and mentor software engineers, break down complex requirements into technical tasks, and collaborate closely with Product ManagersComply 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 soRequired Qualifications: Backend Mastery: Solid expertise in Java (7+) and the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data)Database Knowledge: Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL or MySQL, COSMOS) and familiarity with caching strategiesModern DevOps Workflow: Experience working with Git, Docker, and standard CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Jenkins)AI Awareness & Practical Exposure: Familiarity with the Generative AI landscape, including consuming OpenAI/Anthropic APIs or utilizing AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain or Spring AI)Frontend Expertise: Advanced knowledge of modern React.js, TypeScript, state management (e.g., Redux/Context API), and responsive web designModern DevOps Workflow: Experience working with Git, Docker, and standard CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Jenkins). Preferred Qualifications: Experience migrating legacy systems to cloud-native microservices architecturesBasic reading/writing familiarity with Python specifically for evaluating AI prototypesFamiliarity with Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, or pgvector) 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. .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.