Optum Hiring Software Engineer Optum, a technology-driven health services and innovation company under UnitedHealth Group (UHG), is hiring Software Engineers for its Noida, Uttar Pradesh office. This role is a great opportunity for developers skilled in .NET, C#, MVC, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, ADO.NET, and IIS Hosting who want to work in a mission-driven organization improving global health outcomes.
Optum’s technology teams build digital solutions that support millions of patients, providers, and healthcare partners. As part of the team, you will help advance health equity through scalable intranet applications, automation, analytics, and digital systems.
Optum Hiring Software Engineer About
As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing intranet applications used across the organization. You will work within Optum’s Technology team, supporting both steady-state application management and new feature development. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, and proficiency in debugging complex applications.
This position also allows you to collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to application enhancements, and act as a technical resource for junior team members.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Application Maintenance & Troubleshooting
You will maintain intranet applications aligned with:
- Business requirements
- Established technical specifications
Troubleshooting, analyzing code behavior, and resolving system issues are part of the daily workflow.
2. Operational Analysis for Decision-Making
You will support business decisions by:
- Performing operational data analysis
- Providing explanations of reporting results
- Making recommendations based on data insights
3. Feature Development & Enhancements
Approximately 50% of your time will be spent designing, coding, testing, and deploying new features within existing applications.
4. Customer Needs Assessment
You will:
- Understand business and user requirements
- Interpret customer needs
- Provide solutions to non-standard asks
5. Problem Solving
Solve moderately complex challenges, requiring both technical expertise and sound analytical reasoning.
6. Independent Technical Ownership
The role offers significant autonomy:
- Minimal supervision
- Only complex tasks require guidance
You will be expected to translate conceptual ideas into working solutions.
7. Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing
Provide support to junior team members and explain complex issues or technical concepts when needed.
8. Compliance & Adaptability
Comply with:
- Company policies
- Role responsibilities
- Potential changes in shifts, teams, or work environment based on business needs
Required Qualifications
To be eligible for the Software Engineer role, candidates must have:
Education
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Technical Skills
- Strong .NET experience
- C# with OOPS concepts
- MVC (Razor View)
- JavaScript / jQuery / AngularJS
- Entity Framework / ADO.NET
- IIS hosting experience
Candidates must have hands-on development experience and strong debugging capabilities.
Why Join Optum / UnitedHealth Group?
UnitedHealth Group is one of the world’s largest and most respected healthcare companies. Engineers at Optum benefit from:
- A culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning
- Career development programs and growth pathways
- Projects focused on improving patient outcomes
- Work that creates real impact in healthcare systems globally
- Comprehensive health benefits and competitive compensation
The organization is committed to:
Building equitable digital health systems
Advancing healthcare accessibility
Supporting underserved communities
Reducing environmental impact
How to Apply
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