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:
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement within the software development lifecycle
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on the responsible use of AI
- Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation for full-stack platforms
- Lead the development of scalable, high-performance applications using Angular for the front-end and .NET for back-end services
- Architect and manage cloud infrastructure within Azure or AWS to ensure high availability and security
- Integrate and manage automated security testing, including DAST and SAST scans, to identify and remediate vulnerabilities early in the development process
- Optimize application observability and system health by implementing advanced monitoring and alerting using Datadog
- Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub workflows and JFROG Artifactory to ensure consistent and high-quality software delivery
- Take end-to-end accountability for application health, from initial design through production support and performance tuning
- Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
- Builder Responsibility:
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making
- 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:
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of software development experience in a product-based environment
- 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack software engineering
- 5+ years of experience developing with .NET and C#
- 4+ years of experience building responsive front-end applications with Angular
- 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
- Experience configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub workflows and JFROG Artifactory
- Proven experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities using SAST and DAST tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- BTech in Computer Science
- Experience in designing and integrating AI-driven automations or features into enterprise applications
- Advanced expertise in Datadog for full-stack monitoring and alerting
- Solid understanding of secure coding practices and proactive vulnerability management
- Proven excellent communication skills and a proven track record of taking ownership of complex technical projects
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of software development experience in a product-based environment
- 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack software engineering
- 5+ years of experience developing with .NET and C#
- 4+ years of experience building responsive front-end applications with Angular
- 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
- Experience configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub workflows and JFROG Artifactory
- Proven experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities using SAST and DAST tools
- BTech in Computer Science
- Experience designing and integrating AI-driven automations or features into enterprise applications
- Advanced expertise in Datadog for full-stack monitoring and alerting
- Solid understanding of secure coding practices and proactive vulnerability management
- Proven excellent communication skills and a track record of taking ownership of complex technical projects
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle 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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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.