Software Engineering Lead-Trizetto Facets, SQL, Python or Java

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.

Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise applications using Trizetto Facets, SQL, Python, Java, or equivalent technologies Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, promoting best practices in software development, code quality, and system design Drive architecture discussions and contribute to the design of scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable applications Develop clean, reusable, and maintainable code while establishing coding standards and engineering best practices Design, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, database objects, and data access layers to support business-critical applications Design and develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and integration solutions across enterprise platforms Collaborate with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define technical solutions aligned with business objectives Lead cloud adoption initiatives and support the deployment, monitoring, scalability, and operational excellence of applications in cloud environments Design, implement, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar platforms Champion DevOps practices including source control management, automated testing, release management, infrastructure automation, and continuous delivery Evaluate and leverage AI/ML and Generative AI technologies to improve engineering productivity, business processes, and customer outcomes Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical coaching, code reviews, design reviews, and knowledge-sharing initiatives Ensure adherence to security, compliance, performance, and reliability standards throughout the software development lifecycle Lead production support activities, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures to improve system stability and performance Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering excellence, automation, operational efficiency, and innovation Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing regular updates on technical solutions, risks, and project status Technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities Emphasized solution architecture and design ownership Added stakeholder management and technical decision-making Included end-to-end delivery accountability Elevated cloud, DevOps, and AI/ML expectations from exposure to practical leadership and implementation Focused on enterprise-scale application development rather than individual contributor tasks alone 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: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, MCA, or equivalent 8+ years of experience in software design, development, and delivery of