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 Responsibility:
- 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:
- Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering
- 5+ years of experience in Python programming
- Experience with Python frameworks such as Pandas
- Experience with GenAI, LLM
- Extensive experience with Python programming, including knowledge of Python frameworks such as Pandas
- Implementation experience of Gen AI, LLM based solutions and reasoning Models
- Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, version control (e.g., Git), and deployment automation
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is desired
- Hands-on experience in DevOps
- Proficiency is SQL and DBMS such as MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Solid proficiency in SQL and database management systems (DBMS) like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
- Solid understanding of API design principles and experience in integrating third-party APIs
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and delivering results within deadlines
- Proven solid problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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 of Engineering degree or equivalent
- 6+ years of software engineering experience
- 5+ years of Python programming experience
- Experience with Python frameworks such as Pandas
- Experience with Generative AI and LLMs
- Implementation experience with Generative AI, LLM-based solutions, and reasoning models
- Hands-on DevOps experience, including CI/CD, version control, and deployment automation
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Proficiency in SQL and database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
- Understanding of API design principles and third-party API integration
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
