The Role
Design, develop, and maintain full-stack, AI-enabled applications using cloud-native technologies. Integrate ML models, implement APIs and IaC, optimize cloud infrastructure, build CI/CD pipelines, ensure security and scalability, troubleshoot production issues, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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Requisition Number: 2346814
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.
As a skilled Sr. Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining front-end and back-end application components. This role focuses on delivering end-to-end AI-enabled solutions, ensuring seamless service integration, and utilizing cloud-native technologies to build scalable, secure, and cost-efficient products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance organizational efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
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.
As a skilled Sr. Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining front-end and back-end application components. This role focuses on delivering end-to-end AI-enabled solutions, ensuring seamless service integration, and utilizing cloud-native technologies to build scalable, secure, and cost-efficient products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance organizational efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Integrate AI/ML models into applications and ensure seamless deployment on cloud platforms
- Design, develop, and maintain user interfaces, server-side logic, databases, APIs, and deployment processes
- Build and optimize AI-enabled solutions to enhance application functionality and user experience
- Perform analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of software
- Leverage cloud-native technologies to design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions
- Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud environments using tools like Terraform
- Deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions while collaborating with agile teams and stakeholders
- Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and cloud security standards
- Contribute to product roadmaps by understanding customer needs and evaluating new tools, AI frameworks, and cloud technologies
- Automate tasks, build reusable utilities, and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices
- Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly and participate in incident and problem management, including on-call support
- Research and develop innovative solutions to improve future capabilities
- Guide and mentor junior developers to foster team growth
- 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:
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including enterprise-class microservices, REST APIs, and web applications
- Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and managing infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform
- Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, Flask, and PySpark
- Experience with component-based architectures, preferably React, and building large React applications
- Knowledge of React, Java Script, NextJs, Node, Python/Java, PostgreSQL, Azure Public skills, Kubernetes/Docker, AI Builder Skills
- Solid knowledge of microservice architecture, REST API integration, and asynchronous communication patterns
- Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Grafana)
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and integrating AI models into applications
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Expertise in designing and developing scalable, resilient, and high-performing FastAPI/Flask APIs and Cronjob Experience
- Proficiency in JavaScript/Typescript, React, Node.js, Python and Azure experience (specifically Azure Functions)
- Proficient in setting up CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications, preferably in AKS, Azure Functions using GitHub Actions
- Skilled in addressing security vulnerabilities and ensuring secure application development
- Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
- Proven excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a passion for sharing best practices and driving organizational discipline
Preferred Qualification:
- Knowledge of CICD/GitHub Actions, IAC, Generative AI, RAG, Telemetry skills
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
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years software engineering experience including enterprise microservices, REST APIs, and web applications
- Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and managing infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform
- Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, Flask, and PySpark
- Experience with component-based architectures, preferably React, and building large React applications
- Knowledge of React, JavaScript, NextJs, Node, Python, Java, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, AI Builder
- Solid knowledge of microservice architecture, REST API integration, and asynchronous communication patterns
- Understanding of cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Grafana)
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and integrating AI models into applications
- Expertise designing and developing scalable, resilient FastAPI/Flask APIs and cronjob experience
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python and Azure experience (specifically Azure Functions)
- Proficient in setting up CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications, preferably in AKS and Azure Functions using GitHub Actions
- Skilled in addressing security vulnerabilities and ensuring secure application development
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Proven problem-solving and communication skills; experience mentoring junior developers
- Preferred: Knowledge of CICD/GitHub Actions, IAC, Generative AI, RAG, Telemetry skills
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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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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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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