Senior Software Engineer I
UnitedHealth GroupRole Overview
UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I. This is a contract role in Hyderabad. Part of UnitedHealth Group's Pharmacy hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including development, code reviews, testing and production deployment
- Work with product managers to understand the features, do technical assessment and costing, design, code, test and deploy
- Work with technical leads and security team to understand technical constraints and incorporate them into the design
- Support live-site with production debugging and track down causes and fix them in systematic ways
- Perform code review of the code produced by other engineers in the team
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience with software development in one or more high-level general purpose programming languages ( Java or Scala)
- 3+ years of experience in React
- 3+ years of experience testing, maintaining, and/or deploying software products
- 1+ years of experience in technical design of software products and components
Preferred Qualification:
- Cloud Experience (Aws or Azure)
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer I position at UnitedHealth Group?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to UnitedHealth Group. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Software Engineer I position at UnitedHealth Group located?
This position is based in Hyderabad. UnitedHealth Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Software Engineer I at UnitedHealth Group earn?
UnitedHealth Group has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Software Engineer I role at UnitedHealth Group posted?
This role was posted on March 16, 2026 (84 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer I role at UnitedHealth Group require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. UnitedHealth Group lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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