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 advantages 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 Development and Implementation Design develop and maintain software applications ensuring high performance quality and responsiveness Write clean scalable and efficient code and participate in the entire software development lifecycle including requirements gathering design coding testing and deployment Code Reviews and Quality Assurance Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards Collaborate with QA teams to identify and fix bugs and ensure the software meets quality standards Collaboration and Communication Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers designers and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical guidance Mentorship and Training Mentor and support junior developers providing guidance on best practices coding standards and technical challenges Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of the development team Continuous Improvement Stay updated with the latest industry trends technologies and best practices Continuously improve development processes and tools to enhance productivity and efficiency Documentation Prepare and maintain technical documentation for software applications including design specifications user guides and release notes Ensure that documentation is clear comprehensive and up-to-date Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges in a timely manner Provide support for production systems including troubleshooting and fixing bugs and implementing enhancements 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 API Development 3 years of experience in designing and developing RESTful web services React JS 3 years of experience in React JS for creating interactive user interfaces PostGres Proficiency in relational database management using PostGres Hasura GraphQL Proficiency in Hasura GraphQL for building enterprise-grade GraphQL backends Deployment Proficiency in deployment processes using Git Actions Jenkins and CI CD pipelines Version Control Proficiency in using Git for version control and collaboration Problem-Solving Proven solid analytical skills to identify and resolve technical issues Communication Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders Mentorship Proven ability to mentor junior developers and provide guidance on best practices and coding standards Continuous Improvement Proven commitment to staying updated with the latest industry trends technologies and best practices 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