The Role
The Senior Software Engineer I will design, develop, and maintain software, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables in a cloud-first environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, documentation, testing, and deployment of robust software solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2356930
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:
Qualifications -
Required Qualifications:
Good-to-Have Qualifications (API Development / AI / Intelligent Systems):
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:
- Morning Stand-Up: Participate in daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress, blockers, and plans for the day
- Code Development in Python/Java: Write, test, and maintain high-quality code using defined programming languages and frameworks
- Modify queries to generate appropriate Dashboards in Azure Databricks, PowerBI, Tableau or Custom UI based on business requirements
- Code Reviews: Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with team members
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver robust software solutions
- Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and debug issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to the development process
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve skills and knowledge
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture. Document technical specifications and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
- Testing: Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and automated tests to ensure software reliability and performance. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability
- Deployment: Participate in the deployment process, ensuring smooth and efficient releases
- Analyzes and investigates
- Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise
- 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
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, Product Management, and DevOps.
Qualifications -
Required Qualifications:
- 6-9 years of experience in the industry
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
- Experience in Reporting, Data Analytics and engineering using Python, PySpark and Spark SQL for large-scale data.
- Strong SQL and Python expertise for complex joins, aggregations, deduplication, and performance tuning on claims data
- CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices. End-to-end data pipeline development using Azure Data Factory (ADF), including parameterization and error handling.
- Secure data handling using enterprise standards (Key Vault, managed identities, privileged access, HIPAA awareness)
- Version Control: Solid understanding of version control systems, particularly Git
- Authentication/Authorization: Knowledge of OAuth 2.0, SAML, and OpenID Connect for secure authentication and authorization
- Database Management: Proficiency in working with relational and NoSQL databases like Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or CosmosDB
- Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
Good-to-Have Qualifications (API Development / AI / Intelligent Systems):
- API Development: Experience in designing and developing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Proficiency in Modern Programming Languages: Solid experience with languages such as Java, Angular, Javascript, React JS, Node JS
- Web Development: Solid understanding of front-end and back-end web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React or Angular, Bootstrap
- Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into enterprise applications
- Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and frameworks (e.g., LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings)
- Hands-on exposure to AI services such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, AWS Bedrock, or Google Vertex AI
- Understanding of Responsible AI principles, including data privacy, security, bias, and model governance.
- Experience building or consuming AI-powered APIs (chatbots, copilots, recommendations, summarization, etc.)
- Knowledge of vector databases and semantic search technologies
- Ability to evaluate AI use cases for feasibility, scalability, and business value
- Familiarity with MLOps concepts, model lifecycle management, or AI observability is a plus.
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
- 6+ years of experience in the industry
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
- Experience in Reporting, Data Analytics and engineering using PySpark and Spark SQL
- Solid SQL and Python expertise
- Experience in designing and developing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools
- Solid experience with programming languages such as Java, Angular, Javascript, React JS, Node JS
- Understanding of front-end and back-end web development technologies
- Solid understanding of version control systems, particularly Git
- Knowledge of OAuth 2.0, SAML, and OpenID Connect
- Proficiency in working with relational and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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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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