About Optum:

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is a global organization dedicated to improving healthcare through technology. Their mission is to connect people with resources to help them live healthier lives, providing opportunities to make meaningful contributions to health outcomes at scale.

The Opportunity:

As a Full Stack Developer at Optum, you will join a talented team that contributes directly to improving global healthcare. You’ll build scalable and efficient web applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work on cutting-edge technologies within a dynamic and inclusive culture. This role offers continuous growth opportunities and the chance to impact millions of lives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React.js and Node.js
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for frontend-backend integration
• Develop modular, reusable ReactJS components and front-end libraries
• Implement state management solutions like Redux or Flux
• Perform backend development using Node, Go, Rust, Java, or Python
• Design and optimize database schemas for SQL and NoSQL databases
• Ensure application responsiveness, security, and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Stay updated with modern technologies and best development practices
• Comply with company policies, employment contract conditions, and flexible work arrangements

Key Technical Skills:

React.js, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST APIs, Microservices, Redux, Flux, SQL, NoSQL, Bootstrap, Material-UI, Go, Rust, Java, Python

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in backend API development (RESTful services)
• Strong experience with modular and reusable ReactJS components
• Experience in microservices architecture and containerized deployment
• Proficiency in Node.js and optionally Go, Rust, Java, or Python
• Solid knowledge of Redux/Flux for state management
• Real-time experience with UI frameworks such as Bootstrap and Material-UI
• Good understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Fluency in JavaScript/TypeScript
• Familiarity with Python

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Azure Public Cloud
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with container orchestration using Kubernetes
• Experience with GitHub and version control best practices