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[Remote] Full Stack Engineer

Work from home Full-time role Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers technology-enabled care and health services to help people live healthier lives. The Full Stack Engineer will lead and mentor development teams supporting a core pharmacy benefits platform, while designing, developing, deploying, and optimizing Java-based, microservices, AI-powered, and React applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor development teams for our core pharmacy benefits platform (a high-priority, P1 application) to ensure high-quality application delivery and adherence to timelines
  • Design, implement, and maintain Java-based applications within all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Develop, test, implement, and maintain application software working with established processes
  • Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on the responsible use of AI
  • Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline developer workflows, automate repetitive coding tasks, and drive continuous improvement
  • Establish, refine, and integrate development and test environment tools, automated workflows, and software as needed
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with other engineers, QA, business stakeholders, and CAP teams
  • Identify production and non-production application issues, driving troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution
  • Identify opportunities to fine-tune, optimize, and improve the performance of Java-developed projects
  • Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform software solution design and strategic innovation

Skills

  • • 5+ years of professional software development experience within all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • • 5+ years of experience in Java application development
  • • 3+ years of experience designing and developing Microservices architecture-based applications
  • • 2+ years of experience working with React JS
  • • 2+ years of experience working with NoSQL or MongoDB
  • • 1+ years of working knowledge/experience with Azure cloud platforms
  • • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • • 1+ years of experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines
  • • Experience leading and mentoring software development teams in an Agile environment
  • • Experience with Oracle, SQL, or relational databases

Benefits

  • Operating as a US-based telecommuter
  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
  • Clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role
  • Development for other roles you may be interested in

Company Overview

  • Optum provides primary care and optical care services. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://nm.optum.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 185 in 2026, 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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