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# Software Engineering Lead

Hyderabad, Telangana, India Manager or lead {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}} Software Engineering 

Listed on UnitedHealth Group’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on UnitedHealth Group’s careers site →](https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/job/hyderabad/software-engineering-lead/34088/101422041216)

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## Job description

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
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, React/Angular, and TypeScript
- Build and enhance microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native solutions using modern software engineering practices
- Develop responsive and intuitive front-end applications leveraging React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks
- Design, develop, and integrate AI/ML-enabled features including intelligent automation, predictive analytics, recommendation engines, and Generative AI solutions
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, data scientists, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Develop and consume APIs for seamless integration with enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and AI/ML services
- Implement secure coding standards, application monitoring, performance tuning, and scalability improvements
- Build and deploy applications on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, utilizing containerization and Kubernetes
- Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering best practice initiatives Support CI/CD pipelines, DevOps automation, infrastructure-as-code, and deployment optimization activities
- Work closely with AI/ML engineers to operationalize machine learning models and deploy AI services into production environments Leverage Large Language Models (LLMs), GenAI frameworks, prompt engineering techniques, and AI orchestration platforms to build intelligent solutions
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure platform reliability and availability
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies, AI-powered development tools, and modern software engineering practices Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in Full Stack Application Development Hands-on experience with React or Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent CI/CD tools Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, or Cosmos DB Experience integrating AI/ML services, cognitive APIs, or machine learning models into enterprise applications Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Solid experience in Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, and Microservices Architecture
- Knowledge of software design patterns, object-oriented principles, and secure coding practices Understanding of Generative AI concepts, LLMs, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Vector Databases, and Prompt Engineering
- Solid understanding of cloud-native development across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
- Familiarity with Python and AI/ML ecosystems such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Azure AI Services
- Demonstrated solid analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 20, 2026
- Listed for: 6 days
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Pay: {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}}[Apply on UnitedHealth Group’s careers site →](https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/job/hyderabad/software-engineering-lead/34088/101422041216)

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