Lead Software Engineer - React, Python, SQL
Optum (company site, opens in a new tab)GurugramOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 25–45 LPA
Posted on 2 Sept
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About This Role
- Own architectural decisions and technical direction for Horizon Compass front end (React) and Python services/API layer linked to Apollo's data platform.
- Set and enforce engineering standards including code review, testing, CI/CD, and API design conventions; lead design for new features balancing speed with regulatory compliance.
- Mentor engineers, serve as technical escalation point, collaborate on technical roadmap, and guide regional expansion engineering scope and risk management.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience required.
- Expert-level production experience with React architecture and Python API/service design.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake.
- Work Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced technical lead with proven ability to own platform architecture and lead engineering standards across full stack (UI, API, data layer).
- Demonstrated leadership mentoring engineers and representing technical perspectives to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
- Background working in regulated or compliance-sensitive data environments, preferably healthcare, with pragmatic judgment balancing technical debt and speed.