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Role Description

This role involves overseeing the full software development lifecycle for solutions built on Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka, managing complex, scalable projects from inception to production.

• Lead an engineering team in the design, development, coding, testing, deployment, and debugging of distributed applications and microservices
• Collaborate directly with product owners to understand business requirements, develop strategies, and create technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Work closely with other lead engineers and stakeholders to design robust technical solutions and approaches for new product features
• Instill best practices for software development, code quality, documentation, and delivery of high-quality work within tight timelines
• Manage project prioritization, feature planning, stakeholder communication, and tracking of external commitments
• Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions; recommend alternative approaches to meet aggressive deadlines with optimal results
• Champion operational excellence, including building, deploying, monitoring, and supporting production services, with a focus on reliability and scalability
• Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering career growth and technical skill development within your team
• Drive the adoption of AI productivity tools and modern development practices to improve engineering efficiency
• Lead incident response efforts; troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently, including participation in war rooms when required
• Promote quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD), Agile methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures using Kafka
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, technical guidance, and team development
• Experience with relational databases and data modeling
• Experience with cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience working within Agile development teams
• Experience with event streaming, high-throughput data processing, and real-time systems
• Experience managing and resolving production incidents, including root cause analysis and postmortem documentation
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and modern DevOps practices
• Familiarity with design and architectural patterns including Domain-Driven Design
• Familiarity with using AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and streamline development processes
• Proven solid background in designing, developing, and deploying secured RESTful APIs
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively with product teams and other engineering leads
• Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven solid problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative technical solutions
• Proven excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies and AI/ML

Requirements

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.