Java Technical Lead - Remote

Manager - Technical Lead Specializing in Java

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Manager - Technical Lead specializing in Java, you will guide engineering teams in designing and building enterprise grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, and CI/CD automation. You'll function as both hands on architect and team leader, ensuring engineering excellence and driving strategic technology outcomes.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership (Java & Platform Engineering)

Lead end to end development of scalable Java (Java 8+) / Spring Boot applications and backend services

Design reusable components, API frameworks, and microservices aligned with enterprise architecture standards

Oversee solution architecture, code quality, performance optimization, and production readiness

Guide teams in modern engineering practices such as TDD, DevOps automation, cloud-native design, SLO-driven reliability, and observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace, etc.)

Team Leadership & People Management

Manage and mentor software engineers and leads; build an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture

Strengthen team capability in Java, architecture, debugging, cloud deployment, and production operations

Foster continuous improvement and drive adoption of engineering best practices

Delivery Ownership & Process Excellence

Drive Agile execution: sprint planning, backlog refinement, review cycles, release readiness, and cross team coordination

Troubleshoot production issues, lead RCAs, and ensure timely resolution and corrective actions

Partner closely with product managers, architects, SRE/DevOps teams, QE, and business stakeholders to ensure technical and business alignment

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of software engineering experience, including strong hands on experience in Java and Spring Boot

Experience building scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed backend platforms

Expertise in CI/CD, cloud deployment, monitoring, performance tuning, and reliability engineering

Solid background leading multiple engineering teams or managing managers

Solid communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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