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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineering Lead with deep expertise in Mainframe technologies and a solid understanding of modern application development using Java, Python, and AI technologies. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, modernization, and support of mission-critical enterprise applications while driving engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.





This role requires a solid technical leader who can bridge legacy mainframe systems with modern cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions, mentor engineering teams, collaborate across business stakeholders, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead architecture, design, development, and support of enterprise-grade applications on Mainframe platforms
Drive modernization initiatives by integrating Mainframe systems with modern technologies such as Java, Python, APIs, and cloud services
Define engineering standards, coding practices, and development methodologies
Review system designs, code quality, performance optimization, and security compliance
Lead technical troubleshooting for complex production incidents and critical business applications
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-assig

📌 Software Engineering Lead Mainframe (Gurugram)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Gurugram