The Role
Lead end-to-end software engineering initiatives to design, develop, and deploy scalable AI-powered enterprise solutions. Provide architectural direction, evaluate emerging technologies, use approved AI tools, collaborate with product, architecture, and data science teams, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers. The role focuses on intelligent healthcare software platforms, responsible AI adoption, and continuous engineering improvement.
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Requisition Number: 2379096
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.
The Optum Insight Engineering AI team within Optum Insight Engineering is dedicated to transforming healthcare administrative, clinical, and financial processes through intelligent, scalable software solutions. In this role, you will lead software engineering initiatives across the application development lifecycle, driving the design and implementation of enterprise solutions. You will leverage cutting-edge tools and frameworks, evaluate technology trends, and deliver intelligent, high-impact platforms that simplify processes across the health system.
If you are located in Canada, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualification:
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Canada Residents Only: The salary range for Canada residents is $112,700 - $193,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
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
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.
The Optum Insight Engineering AI team within Optum Insight Engineering is dedicated to transforming healthcare administrative, clinical, and financial processes through intelligent, scalable software solutions. In this role, you will lead software engineering initiatives across the application development lifecycle, driving the design and implementation of enterprise solutions. You will leverage cutting-edge tools and frameworks, evaluate technology trends, and deliver intelligent, high-impact platforms that simplify processes across the health system.
If you are located in Canada, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
- Lead end-to-end software engineering initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures
- Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design, architectural direction, and strategic innovation
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline engineering workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional product, architecture, and data science teams to integrate intelligent capabilities into healthcare software products
- Provide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, and mentor software engineers to foster engineering excellence
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:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise application development using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or C#)
- 2+ years of experience serving in a technical leadership or lead engineer capacity guiding architecture and technical delivery
Preferred Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience integrating generative AI capabilities, Large Language Models (LLMs), or intelligent automation into software products
- Experience building and supporting software solutions within healthcare clinical domain
- Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, microservices architectures, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience designing, building, and deploying cloud-based application architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience developing, integrating, or deploying enterprise AI/ML tools, modern AI frameworks, or automated solutions within production applications
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Canada Residents Only: The salary range for Canada residents is $112,700 - $193,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
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
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise application development using modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#
- 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or lead engineer capacity guiding architecture and technical delivery
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience integrating generative AI capabilities, large language models, or intelligent automation into software products
- Experience building and supporting software solutions within a healthcare clinical domain
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, microservices architectures, and containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Experience designing, building, and deploying cloud-based application architectures using AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience developing, integrating, or deploying enterprise AI/ML tools, modern AI frameworks, or automated solutions within production applications
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.
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The Company
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.
Typical time on-site:
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