Software Engineering Lead-Java, SpringBoot, React.JS, Cloud, SQL

UnitedHealth Group Hyderabad, India

About the role

This is a full-stack software engineering lead role at UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit, based in Hyderabad, India. It suits a senior engineer who can architect Java/Spring Boot and React.js applications, lead technical governance, and drive practical Generative AI integration into existing products. The posting emphasizes mentoring other engineers and partnering with DevOps teams on cloud deployment.

What you’ll do

  • Architect, develop and maintain secure, high-performance web applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React.js
  • Drive code quality, technical design reviews and engineering best practices
  • Lead integration of Generative AI capabilities such as LLM APIs, semantic search or RAG workflows
  • Design and optimize scalable RESTful microservices
  • Partner with DevOps teams to deploy containerized applications via Docker into Azure or AWS
  • Mentor software engineers and break down requirements into technical tasks

What they’re looking for

  • Solid experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or COSMOS
  • Experience with Git, Docker and CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins
  • Solid expertise in Java (7+) and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Security and Spring Data
  • Advanced knowledge of modern React.js, TypeScript and state management such as Redux or Context API
  • Familiarity with the Generative AI landscape, including OpenAI/Anthropic APIs or orchestration frameworks like LangChain or Spring AI

Nice to have

  • Basic Python for evaluating AI prototypes
  • Familiarity with vector databases such as Pinecone, Milvus or pgvector
  • Experience migrating legacy systems to cloud-native microservices

What’s on offer

  • Health, financial and emotional wellbeing benefits

Questions about this role

Is this role remote?

The posting does not specify a work mode; it names Hyderabad, India as the primary location.

What tech stack does this role use?

Java, Spring Boot, React.js, TypeScript, Docker, and Azure or AWS cloud services.

Does this role involve AI work?

Yes, the role leads integration of Generative AI capabilities like LLM APIs, semantic search, or RAG workflows into existing applications.

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