Senior Software Engineer II Java React

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer II Java React Company: Optum Job Category: Data Science Roles & Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities: * Front end and backend Expertise : + Design, develop, and maintain scalable and responsive web applications using ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS + Lead frontend architecture discussions and implement best practices for performance, maintainability, and scalability + Participate in solution design, technical planning, and application modernization initiatives + Develop and integrate REST APIs, ensuring seamless communication between frontend and backend systems + Cloud Platform Engineering - Design, build, and manage secure, scalable cloud platform services aligned with business needs - Ensure compliance with architectural principles, design patterns, and enterprise security standards + Data Engineering - Architect and implement robust, scalable data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and storing structured and unstructured data - Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency - Establish data governance practices, quality validation processes, and ensure compliance with security and privacy standards - Partner with data scientists and analysts to deliver reliable and accessible data for AI/ML and analytics use cases + AI Strategy \& Governance - Define architectural roadmaps, reference frameworks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Ensure solutions align with organizational standards for reliability, fairness, transparency, and security + Team Leadership - Provide technical leadership and mentorship across cloud, AI/ML, and data engineering teams - Conduct design and code reviews while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement + Agile Delivery - Collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders in an agile environment to deliver high\-impact solutions - Drive iterative development and accelerate time\-to\-value + Innovation \& Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce technical debt, and standardize engineering practices - Automate repetitive processes to improve efficiency and scalability + Operational Excellence - Establish monitoring frameworks, define key performance metrics, and ensure system reliability and operational efficiency - Oversee implementation of security controls and compliance measures across platforms and data systems - Lead disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for AI and data infrastructure + Cross\-Functional Collaboration - Communicate data governance and security standards across partner teams - Work closely with data scientists, product managers, and business leaders to translate requirements into scalable AI and data solutions + Research \& Innovation - Drive innovation in generative AI, NLP, computer vision, and emerging technologies - Stay updated with industry advancements and incorporate best practices into solutions * 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 Work Location: Telangana, India Availability: Full time

Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field * 7\+ years of experience in software engineering with a proven track record in building high\-quality, scalable applications * 6\+ years of expertise in Java, Python, and Linux scripting * 3\+ years of hands\-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with solid proficiency in AWS * 3\+ years of experience with MongoDB, Databricks, PySpark/SparkSQL, and large\-scale data pipeline development * 1\+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, including deploying models at scale and leading teams. Expertise in deep learning, NLP, NLU, semantic modeling, intent classification, ASR, predictive analytics, and time series * Experience with Hadoop ecosystem and MLOps practices 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. Key Skills: Data Science Salary: Not disclosed