The Role
Leads the full software development lifecycle while managing and mentoring 5–8 engineers. Architects scalable enterprise solutions on Azure, integrating AI capabilities and machine learning models. Establishes engineering standards, leads technical and design reviews, resolves complex challenges, and drives cloud-native development using microservices, containers, DevOps, and CI/CD practices. Oversees team development, performance management, resource allocation, and delivery of high-quality software.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2380966
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:
Required Qualifications:
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Leading the full lifecycle (design, implementation, testing, deployment) of complex project features while managing and mentoring a team of engineers
- Provides technical leadership with a significant focus on architecting and integrating AI-driven capabilities across enterprise systems
- Technical Leadership
- Architects and designs scalable, high-performance solutions that leverage AI coding assistants, AI-powered insights, and machine learning models to accelerate development and enhance system capabilities
- Drives technical decision-making for the team, establishing coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns
- Leads code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions to ensure quality and knowledge sharing
- Identifies and resolves complex technical challenges, providing guidance and mentorship to team members
- Champions innovation by researching and implementing emerging AI technologies and cloud platform capabilities
- Team Management
- Manages and mentors a team of 5-8 software engineers, providing career development guidance and performance feedback
- Conducts 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and creates individual development plans aligned with organizational goals
- Fosters a collaborative, inclusive team culture that encourages continuous learning and innovation
- Delegates work effectively, balancing team capacity with project priorities and individual growth opportunities
- Removes blockers and ensures the team has necessary resources and support to deliver high-quality solutions
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying robust, scalable enterprise software on cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Experience managing technical teams and mentoring engineers at various skill levels
- Proven track record of implementing AI-powered components, optimizing AI workflows, and integrating ML models into production systems
- Proven deep expertise in microservices architecture, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
- Proven solid problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated leadership in technical excellence
- Proven expert in Angular/React and Java development within microservices architectures deployed on Azure, with deep knowledge of cloud-native patterns, DevOps practices, and AI/ML integration strategies
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
- 8+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying robust, scalable enterprise software on cloud platforms, preferably Azure
- Experience managing technical teams and mentoring engineers at various skill levels
- Experience implementing AI-powered components, optimizing AI workflows, and integrating machine learning models into production systems
- Deep expertise in microservices architecture, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills
- Expertise in Angular or React and Java within microservices architectures deployed on Azure
- Knowledge of cloud-native patterns, DevOps practices, and AI/ML integration strategies
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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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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