Applications Developer, Java - Basking Ridge, NJ - Full-time / Part-time

Position Description:

Is it important to you to create an application that will benefit millions of people? At Optum, you are empowered to do your best! You will work with an elite team to create applications using the newest and latest technologies.
If you have a solid track record for innovation and accomplishment, we are eager to speak with you! We hire talented coding professionals who are looking to advance their careers by working for the best company in the healthcare industry. You will have the most opportunities to grow and develop your career while using the skills that you have obtained thus far. Being a leader in healthcare IT, it is always challenging and exciting here at Optum in creating the healthcare system of tomorrow. Join us and start doing your life's best work.SM
 
In this role, you will be involved in developing innovative business solutions by creating new applications, modifying existing applications and providing post production support. Predominantly you will be designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting all types of applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver value to our organization. Watch this video to hear from our IT Recruiters how they describe their work: Primary Responsibilities:

Design, implement and maintain .Net application within all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Develop, test, implement and maintain application software working with established processes
Communicate effectively with other engineers and QA
Establish, refine and integrate development and test environment tools and software as needed
Identify production and non-production application issues
Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications of .Net developed projects
Provide technical support and consultation for .Net application and infrastructure questions
Serve as a mentor to less experienced DevelopersDeveloper Skills. SDLC knowledge. Production Support. Technical Skills - Java, MYSQL, JBOSS, UNIX, Agile.
Positions in this function are predominantly involved in developing business solutions by creating new and modifying existing software applications. Primary contributor in designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting all types of applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver business value. *Employees in jobs labeled with (SCA) must support a government Service Contract Act (SCA) agreement.

Reviews the work of others.
Develops innovative approaches.
Sought out as expert.
Serves as a leader/mentor.

Required Qualifications: 


Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years equivalent work experience in the IT field

3+ years of Software Development experience involving in full lifecycle development

2+ years of Java/J2EE Or 6+ years in C/ C++ with 1 year of Java/J2EE development experience in a complex, enterprise system environment

2+ years of experience with Relational Databases
Preferred Qualifications:


Previous experience working with development repository tool, such as Subclipse or TortoiseSVN

Previous experience with JMS messaging concepts and implementation, including understanding of queues, topics, message selectors and message routing

Experience with Web Services and underlying Java services implementations (JAX - WS or JAX - RPC)

Previous experience with Web Services Description Language (WSDL), XML, XML API, and XML Schemas (XSD)

Experience working in Agile methodology

Experience with JBOSS,  IntelliJ IDEA
Soft Skills:


Strong analytical and technical aptitude with proven experience troubleshooting issues in a complex environment
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.SM
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.