Senior Software Engineering Lead
- Optum
- 6 - 11 years
- Chennai
- 1 month ago
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Job Description
Hiring for an exciting role in Chennai location:
Description
Technical Leadership
1. Technical Guidance: Provide technical direction and guidance to the development team, ensuring that best practices are followed in coding standards, architecture, and design patterns.
2. Architecture Design: Design and oversee the architecture of software solutions to ensure they are scalable, reliable, and performant.
3. Technology Stack: Make informed decisions on the technology stack (.Net for backend services, React for frontend development) to ensure it aligns with project requirements.
4. Code Reviews: Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to team members.
5. Hands-on Development: Engage in hands-on coding and development tasks, particularly in complex or critical areas of the project.
Project Management
6. Task Planning: Break down project requirements into manageable tasks and assign them to team members while tracking progress.
7. Milestone Tracking: Monitor project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion of projects.
Data Pipeline & ETL Management
8. Data Pipeline Design: Design robust data pipelines that can handle large volumes of data efficiently using appropriate technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka).
9. ETL Processes: Develop efficient ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into the analytics platform.
Product Development
10. Feature Development: Lead the development of new features from concept through implementation while ensuring they meet user requirements.
11. Integration Testing: Ensure thorough testing (unit tests, integration tests) is conducted for all features before deployment.
Collaboration
12. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.
13. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding project status updates, technical challenges, and proposed solutions.
Quality Assurance
14. Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks within applications or data pipelines and implement optimizations.
15. Bug Resolution: Triage bugs reported by users or QA teams promptly and ensure timely resolution.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
16. Stay Updated with Trends: Keep abreast of emerging technologies in .Net, React, Data Pipelines/ETL tools (like Apache Kafka or Azure Data Factory) that could benefit the product.
17. Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve engineering processes for increased efficiency and productivity within the team.
Mentorship & Team Development
18. Mentorship: Mentor junior developers by providing guidance on their technical growth as well as career development opportunities.
19. Team Building Activities: Foster a positive team environment through regular meetings (stand-ups), brainstorming sessions/workshops focusing on problem-solving techniques related specifically towards our tech stack needs (.Net/React/Data pipeline).
These responsibilities collectively ensure that the Lead Software Engineer not only contributes technically but also plays a crucial role in guiding their team towards successful project delivery for advanced data analytics products utilizing modern technologies such as .Net backend services combined seamlessly alongside frontend interfaces built using React coupled together via robustly engineered pipelines facilitating efficient ETL processes necessary powering insightful analytical outcomes beneficial end-users alike!
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.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree: A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Advanced Degree (Optional): A Masters degree in a relevant field can be advantageous but is not always required.
Experience
Professional Experience: 8+ years of experience in software development with significant time spent on both backend (.Net) and frontend (React) technologies.
Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a technical leadership role where you have led projects or teams.
Technical Expertise:
Extensive experience with .Net framework (C#) for backend development.
Proficiency with React for frontend development.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with data pipeline technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka).
Solid understanding of ETL processes and tools such as DataBricks, ADF, Scala/Spark.
Technical Skills
Software Development Lifecycle: Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies.
Architectural Knowledge: Experience designing scalable and high-performance architectures.
Database Management: Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB).
Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
Soft Skills
Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Communication Skills: Superior verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity 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 Classification
Industry: Emerging Technologies (AI/ML)Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Software DevelopmentRole: Full Stack DeveloperEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: OptumLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: C# .Net Core react .Net Asp.Net Core
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