Software Engineer - Java Full Stack, Angular, Kafka, CI/CD

Role Overview

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. As a Software Engineer, you will develop high-quality full-stack solutions to improve health outcomes and advance health optimization on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full‑stack web applications using Angular, Java, and SQL
• Build secure, scalable APIs and microservices, including event‑driven services using Kafka
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments using GitHub and DevOps tools
• Containerize and deploy applications on Kubernetes, ensuring scalability and reliability
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high‑quality solutions and resolve production issues
• Follow best practices for security, performance, and code quality
• Take ownership of features from design through production support
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies, including AI‑related tools and capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Solid experience with Angular, Java, SQL, and RESTful services
• Hands‑on experience with microservices, Kafka, and event‑driven systems
• Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Proven solid problem‑solving skills and ability to work across front‑end, back‑end, and cloud environments
• Openness to continuous learning; AI builder or AI development exposure is a plus

Skills

• Java
• Angular
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD