Principal Software Engineer
About this role
About the Role Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and technical direction for enterprise-scale applications and data platforms. This hands-on leadership role focuses on architecture, design, and execution, with an emphasis on individual contribution while guiding engineering through technical excellence. What You'll Do
- Define architecture and technical strategy for enterprise-scale applications and data platforms.
- Design scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing distributed systems.
- Lead architecture reviews, establish engineering standards, patterns, and best practices.
- Drive technology modernization across applications, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms.
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve business outcomes and engineering productivity.
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