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

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
We are currently seeking a Java Developer to work within the Optum Tech Innovation and R&D division.  In this exciting role you will be predominantly involved in designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting the legacy myUHC member portal and the highly visible myUHC 2.0 member portal initiatives consistent with established specifications and business requirements.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Company thought leader
Functional SME
Broad business approach
Resource to senior leadership
Develops pioneering approaches to emerging industry trends

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years with client side JavaScript frameworks (preferably Angular), server side frameworks (Java/Spring/Spring Cloud/Hibernate/Rest services/Soap) and MySQL/NoSQL databases
3+ years of experience integrating with and managing APIs exposing microservices (REST, SOAP) including development and support of Java/JavaScript services
Familiarity with event-based System of Engagement architectures
Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean Startup, XP) and cross-functional teams (Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, Designers, Business Analysts)
Demonstrated active pursuit of optimizing CI/CD process and tools, testing frameworks and practices (preferably GitHub, Jenkins, Mocha/Karma, etc)
Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with Design Thinking, Behavior and Test-Driven Development
Familiarity with test-and-learn approaches using web and customer analytics data
Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills with track record of taking solution ownership
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.
 
 
Job Keywords: Java Developer, JavaScript, Java, Spring, Cloud, Scrum, XP, product owners, Basking Ridge, NJ, New Jersey