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:
- Analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements
- Partner with team members to build robust, efficient, effective solutions
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, and architects
- Implement solutions aligned to the enterprise strategy leveraging strategic tools/technologies, patterns, processes
- Evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or existing technologies and tools, influence technical teams to build the right systems that can scale to the needs of the business
- Build exemplary architecture solutions in terms of efficiency, stability, extensibility, and the ability to evolve over time
- Decompose significantly complex engineering problems into straightforward solutions
- Take the lead on projects that may require the work of several teams to implement and develop code as per design specifications and make sure deliverables comply to coding standards
- Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development process
- Lead team in an onshore/offshore model
- Design, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance software functionality and user experience
- Conduct research and stay updated on the latest AI technologies and trends to apply innovative solutions to complex problems
- Optimize and fine-tune AI algorithms for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Lead the development of AI-based tools and applications that align with business objectives
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience with SQL Server, MYSQL, Oracle or other comparable RDMS database system
- 3+ years of experience working with .NET Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, WebServices
- 2+ years of experience with front-end technologies like Angular or React
- 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- 2+ years of experience with APIs / micro-services
- 2+ years of experience with code scanning and security tools for code vulnerability, code quality, secret scanning, penetration testing and threat modeling
- 2+ years of experience with unit testing frameworks
- Proven ability to use AI and AI enabled tools in daily work for productivity increase
- Proven AI builder, should be able to propose AI driven projects.
- Proven ability to guide the team but also do hands-on development when needed
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
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience with SQL Server, MYSQL, Oracle or other comparable RDMS database system
- 3+ years of experience working with .NET Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, WebServices
- 2+ years of experience with front-end technologies like Angular or React
- 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- 2+ years of experience with APIs / micro-services
- 2+ years of experience with code scanning and security tools
- 2+ years of experience with unit testing frameworks
- Proven ability to use AI and AI enabled tools in daily work
- Proven AI builder, should be able to propose AI driven projects
- Proven ability to guide the team but also do hands-on development when needed
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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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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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.