Lead Cloud Middleware Engineer-Schaumburg, IL or Irvine, CA
Schaumburg, IL

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Cloud Middleware Engineer who will be part of team that will build APIs hosted on private/public cloud and stream data from "On-Prem" to Public cloud. This team member will have access to trainings and resources to build their existing skillsets as they assist with cloud enablement of existing solution.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Design, Development and Testing of Cloud Native Microservices using SpringBoot, SpringCloud and Kafka.
* Interpreting requirements into application design
* Agile development through collaborating with business and QA
* Ensuring the quality, architecture and accuracy of released code
* Be an individual contributor (very hands-on) as well as able to guide and mentor team members.
* CI/CD integration with Jenkins, Github
* Understanding client strategy and business objectives
* Ensuring on schedule, on budget, on scope delivery within client quality goals

Required Qualifications:

* 5 years of hands on experience in Java, Spring Framework
* 5 years of experience building Microservices
* 3 years of hands on experience in Cloud, Container Tools and Technologies
* 3 years of experience in communicating complex technical information effectively and appropriately to IT and business stakeholders
* Proven ability to rapidly deliver prototypes and proof-of-concept work to validate a proposed architectural approach

Preferred Qualifications:

* Practical experience with Kubernetes, Docker and GoLang
* Practical experience with NoSQL databases, preferably MongoDB or Cassandra
* Practical experience with Elastic Search and Cassandra
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Resourceful and works independently; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks.
* Coaches, provides feedback, guides and mentors others
* Experience navigating organizational change and working in a matrix organization
* Proven success in implementing new technologies in large enterprises
* Excellent problem solving skills

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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: Software Engineering, Optum, Lead Cloud Middleware Engineer, Schaumburg, IL or Irvine, CA