Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of AI-enabled applications using modern tools and frameworks
- Work with senior engineers to build, integrate, and deploy AI/ML models into production systems
- Develop scalable backend services using Python or Java frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Spring) with a focus on performance and clean design
- Build intuitive and responsive user interfaces using React.js with a user-first approach
- Participate in building cloud-native applications on platforms such as GCP
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business problems and translate them into technical solutions
- Engage in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile development practices
- Write clean, testable code and contribute to unit testing and automation efforts
- Monitor application performance and help troubleshoot issues in development and production environments
- Continuously learn and apply core concepts in AI/ML and software engineering
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute proactively to team goals
- Follow engineering best practices, company policies, and actively participate in learning and development initiatives
- 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 regard 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
Required Qualifications:
- B.E./B Tech/MCA/M Tech / Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related discipline (16+ years of education, correspondence courses are not relevant) from NIT or IIT
- Graduating in 2026 from premier institutes like NIT or IIT
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and interest in learning more (e.g., NLP, computer vision, LLMs).
- Experience/Familiarity with backend development using Python or Java
- Experience/Familiarity to front-end development using React.js or similar frameworks
- Experience/Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) or NoSQL systems
- Experience/Familiarity with coding assistant tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and a solid willingness to adopt them in daily development work
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and basic cloud-native development practices
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic integration patterns
- Ability to work in Agile teams and contribute to sprint deliverables
- Solid problem-solving skills and willingness to learn from senior team members.
- Proven good communication and collaboration skills
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Graduating in 2026 from premier institutes like NIT or IIT
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts
- Experience with backend development using Python or Java
- Experience with frontend development using React.js or similar frameworks
- Familiarity with relational databases or NoSQL systems
- Familiarity with coding assistant tools
- Understanding of RESTful APIs
- Ability to work in Agile teams
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan types with employer HSA contributions, in‑network preventive care at 100%, and included 24/7 virtual visits, alongside dental and vision options. This breadth allows predictable copay choices or tax‑advantaged HSA designs to fit different usage needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match eligibility and full vesting over time plus an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount. Together these elements support long‑term savings and ownership.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include six weeks paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and subsidized Bright Horizons back‑up care. Emotional well‑being resources like a premium Calm subscription and a 24/7 EAP complement these supports.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
