Senior Software Engineer II - Java, Reactjs, AWS

Role summary

Senior Software Engineer II - Java, Reactjs, AWS is a role at UnitedHealth Group in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (on-site). Posted 2026-08-03. Experience level: 10+.

Job title

Senior Software Engineer II - Java, Reactjs, AWS

Company

UnitedHealth Group

Location

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

10+

Date posted

2026-08-03

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.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer II who is passionate about building intelligent, AI-powered digital experiences. This role combines strong Full Stack engineering expertise with the ability to leverage Generative AI, LLMs, GitHub Copilot, and AI-assisted development techniques to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and create innovative member experiences.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer who can design scalable solutions, drive technical excellence, and champion the adoption of AI-driven software development practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and enhance scalable applications using Java (Spring Boot), React.js/React Native, and AWS

Build AI-powered experiences such as smart search, personalized recommendations, conversational interfaces, and intelligent automation

Leverage GitHub Copilot, LLMs, and GenAI tools to improve engineering productivity and solution quality

Apply Vibe Coding and AI-assisted development practices to create clean, maintainable, and efficient code

Collaborate with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to deliver seamless customer experiences

Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies

Mentor team members on modern engineering and AI-assisted development practices

Drive quality through TDD, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices

Stay current with emerging AI technologies, tools, and responsible AI practices

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:

B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc / M.Tech (Minimum 16 years of formal education)

8+ years of experience in Full Stack development

Hands-on experience with REST APIs, Microservices, CI/CD, and Cloud-native architectures

Experience using GitHub Copilot, LLMs, and AI-assisted development tools

Solid expertise in Java (Spring Boot), React.js/React Native, and AWS

Solid background in software design, architecture, and Agile delivery

Understanding of Prompt Engineering, AI workflows, and GenAI-powered software development

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, Vertex AI, or similar GenAI platforms

Experience building AI-driven applications, chatbots, smart forms, or recommendation engines

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Serverless Architecture

Knowledge of US Healthcare and Payment Integrity domain

Understanding of responsible AI, data privacy, and ethical AI practices

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.