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[Remote] Full Stack Software Engineer

Remote · Nigeria Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop and maintain web applications across the front end, back end, and databases. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting and optimizing applications, and supporting secure, scalable delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring seamless integration across the stack
  • Build responsive, user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) with clean, reusable code
  • Develop and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and microservices to support application functionality and performance
  • Design, implement, and optimize database schemas and queries across relational and/or NoSQL databases
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, and participate in code reviews to maintain quality standards
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the full application stack in development and production environments
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and follow best practices for version control, testing, and deployment
  • Ensure application security, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and optimization
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and architecture

Skills

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 3+ years of experience with developing full stack web applications
  • 1+ years of experience with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
  • 1+ years of experience with back-end development skills in one or more languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, C#, or Ruby
  • 1+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
  • 1+ years of experience in database design and experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
  • 1+ years of experience with AI/ML concepts
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
  • Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive programs
  • Recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
  • Telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.

Company Overview

  • Optum provides primary care and optical care services. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://nm.optum.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 338 in 2026, 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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