[Remote] Full Stack Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. They are seeking a high-performing Full Stack Engineer to lead and mentor development teams for their core pharmacy benefits platform, ensuring high-quality application delivery and adherence to timelines. This role involves designing and implementing Java-based applications, developing AI-powered solutions, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve health outcomes.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor development teams for our core pharmacy benefits platform (a high-priority, P1 application) to ensure high-quality application delivery and adherence to timelinesDesign, implement, and maintain Java-based applications within all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Develop, test, implement, and maintain application software working with established processesDesign, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on the responsible use of AILeverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline developer workflows, automate repetitive coding tasks, and drive continuous improvementEstablish, refine, and integrate development and test environment tools, automated workflows, and software as neededCommunicate and collaborate effectively with other engineers, QA, business stakeholders, and CAP teamsIdentify production and non-production application issues, driving troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolutionIdentify opportunities to fine-tune, optimize, and improve the performance of Java-developed projectsEvaluate emerging technology trends to inform software solution design and strategic innovationSkills5+ years of professional software development experience within all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)5+ years of experience in Java application development3+ years of experience designing and developing Microservices architecture-based applications2+ years of experience working with React JS2+ years of experience working with NoSQL or MongoDB1+ years of working knowledge/experience with Azure cloud platformsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field1+ years of experience with CI/CD tools and pipelinesExperience leading and mentoring software development teams in an Agile environmentExperience with Oracle, SQL, or relational databasesBenefitsA comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.Company OverviewOptum provides primary care and optical care services. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://nm.optum.com.