Lead Software Engineer

As a Lead Software Engineer at Optum, you will play a crucial role in guiding your team towards successful project delivery for advanced data analytics products utilizing modern technologies such as .Net backend services combined seamlessly alongside frontend interfaces built using React coupled together via robustly engineered pipelines facilitating efficient ETL processes necessary powering insightful analytical outcomes beneficial end-users alike. **Primary Responsibilities:** - **Technical Leadership** - Provide technical direction and guidance to the development team, ensuring best practices in coding standards, architecture, and design patterns - Design and oversee the architecture of software solutions to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance - Make informed decisions on the technology stack (.Net for backend services, React for frontend development) - Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback - Engage in hands-on coding and development tasks, particularly in complex or critical project areas - **Project Management** - Break down project requirements into manageable tasks and assign them to team members while tracking progress - Monitor project milestones and deliverables for timely completion - **Data Pipeline & ETL Management** - Design robust data pipelines using appropriate technologies like Apache Kafka - Develop efficient ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data into the analytics platform - **Product Development** - Lead the development of new features ensuring they meet user requirements - Ensure thorough testing (unit tests, integration tests) is conducted for all features before deployment - **Collaboration** - Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders - Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding project status updates and technical challenges - **Quality Assurance** - Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations - Triage and resolve bugs reported by users or QA teams promptly - **Innovation & Continuous Improvement** - Keep abreast of emerging technologies that could benefit the product - Continuously seek ways to improve engineering processes for increased efficiency - **Mentorship & Team Development** - Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on technical growth and career development - Foster a positive team environment through regular meetings and team-building activities **Required Qualifications:** - Graduate degree or equivalent experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field - 6+ years of experience in software development with significant time in backend (.Net) and frontend (React) technologies - Extensive experience with .Net framework (C#), data pipeline technologies like Apache Kafka, ETL processes, and React for frontend development - Proficiency in Azure AI Foundary, Databricks, GPT-4, Langchain, RAG, and Agentic AI - Experience in designing scalable architectures, cloud platforms, database management, and software development lifecycle **Preferred Qualification:** - Master's degree in a relevant field At UnitedHealth Group, the mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. The commitment to mitigating impact on the environment and delivering equitable care reflects the enterprise priority and mission. As a Lead Software Engineer at Optum, you will play a crucial role in guiding your team towards successful project delivery for advanced data analytics products utilizing modern technologies such as .Net backend services combined seamlessly alongside frontend interfaces built using React coupled together via robustly engineered pipelines facilitating efficient ETL processes necessary powering insightful analytical outcomes beneficial end-users alike. **Primary Responsibilities:** - **Technical Leadership** - Provide technical direction and guidance to the development team, ensuring best practices in coding standards, architecture, and design patterns - Design and oversee the architecture of software solutions to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance - Make informed decisions on the technology stack (.Net for backend services, React for frontend development) - Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback - Engage in hands-on coding and development tasks, particularly in complex or critical project areas - **Project Management** - Break down project requirements into manageable tasks and assign them to team members while tracking progress - Monitor project milestones and deliverables for timely completion - **Data Pipeline & ETL Management** - Design robust data pipelines using appropriate technologies like Apache Kafka - Develop efficient ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data