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Software Engineering Lead - Java, Oracle PL/SQL, SQL - Optum
Software Engineer
Lead end‑to‑end product engineering for a high‑impact health technology platform, driving delivery across UI, services, and APIs using Java, Oracle PL/SQL, and SQL while mentoring a cross‑functional team in an Agile environment.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full product lifecycle from architecture to deployment for Java‑based services and Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures.
- Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and data scientists to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable code.
- Mentor and coach a team of developers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and continuous integration.
- Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and performance tuning.
- Drive Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives to keep delivery on schedule.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in Java development with strong SQL and Oracle PL/SQL skills.
- Proven track record leading engineering teams and delivering complex, mission‑critical applications.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud deployment (AWS or Azure).
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Knowledge of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) is a plus.