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Senior Software Engineer I - Optum
Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer focused on building scalable, cloud‑native services using modern API design and rigorous testing practices. Works in an Agile environment to deliver high‑quality solutions that improve health outcomes.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable APIs and microservices that support health‑care data exchange.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, estimate effort, and deliver incremental value in short sprints.
- Implement automated unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, applying root‑cause analysis and proactive mitigation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience in a production environment.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python).
- Experience building RESTful APIs and working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Solid understanding of software testing principles and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Skills
software development