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 advantages 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

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, secure and high-performing backend services using java (8+) and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to integrate with various frontend applications and third-party systems
• Optimize database queries, schema designs, and overall backend performance using SQL and NoSQL database solutions (e.g., MySQL and Dynamo DB)
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement




• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
• Implement automated testing suites, including unit and integration tests, using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito and Spock to ensure code quality
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews, to collaborate effectively with global team members
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to automate application deployment and continuous integration
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance bottlenecks and system bugs in production and non-production environments
• 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

📌 Senior Software Engineer I (Hyderabad)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Hyderabad