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:
- The Software Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and modernizing backend services and DevOps pipelines, with a strong focus on automation, cloud-native practices, and enterprise compliance
- Core Development & Delivery
- Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs using modern frameworks
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle including design, coding, testing, and deployment in an Agile setting




- Deliver consistent sprint commitments (story-based execution) and ensure high-quality code through reviews and testing
- CI/CD & DevOps Engineering
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
- Manage artifact repositories such as JFrog Artifactory and ensure proper versioning and traceability
- Infrastructure as Code & Deployment Automation
- Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) for scalable and controlled deployments.
- Containerization & Platform Engineering
- Build and optimize Docker images, including implementing multi-stage builds for performance, security, and compatibility
- 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,

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