The Role
Design, build, and maintain scalable full‑stack applications and microservices using .NET and Python. Develop APIs (REST/gRPC), optimize relational databases, implement CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and security fixes. Contribute UI work in Angular, leverage AI tools (Copilot, no/low-code platforms), and deliver production‑ready, high‑quality solutions as an independent contributor.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2374422
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:
Preferred 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:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using .Net and Python
- Model, optimize, and maintain relational databases (schema design, indexing, query tuning, migrations)
- UI Development skills using Angular
- Develop and maintain microservices with efficient communication patterns (REST APIs, messaging, etc.)
- Write clean, reusable, and well documented code
- Ensure production readiness: CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring/alerting, and incident response/root-cause analysis
- Optimize the application code and maintain good design practices
- Independently own and deliver in timely manner with high quality
- Analyze and resolving security vulnerabilities within the application before pushing the code into Git repositories
- Create innovative solutions to meet the needs of the business and to improve the overall health and reliability of the applications
- 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:
- B. Tech / MCA / Msc /MTech (Minimum 16 years of formal education)
- 4+ years in a software engineer role before and know how to contribute to a culture of appreciation and continuous peer feedback
- Microsoft SQL expertise, including DDL, DML, aggregate functions, stored procedures, and user defined functions
- Experience using Copilot or AI coding assistants
- Solid hands-on experience in C#,.Net
- Extensive experience in Agile and Scrum. You know how to work within teams against a single backlog, and how to enable true CI/CD
- Solid knowledge of:
- REST/ gRPC API design
- Logging, monitoring, performance tuning
- CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Jenkins)
- Proven ability to work as an Independent Contributor
- AI & Emerging Skills
- Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven continuous learning mindset, especially in AI & modern engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in development of AI components using Python. Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol)
- Experience in MongoDB (NoSQL data modeling)
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
- B. Tech / MCA / MSc / MTech (minimum 16 years of formal education)
- 4+ years in a software engineer role
- Solid hands-on experience in C# and .NET
- Microsoft SQL expertise (DDL, DML, aggregate functions, stored procedures, user defined functions)
- Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI coding assistants
- UI development skills using Angular
- Experience designing REST and gRPC APIs
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Knowledge of logging, monitoring, performance tuning and incident response
- Proven ability to work as an independent contributor and strong verbal/written communication
- Extensive experience in Agile and Scrum and enabling CI/CD
- Experience with AI & emerging engineering skills and continuous learning mindset
- Experience in development of AI components using Python (preferred)
- Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) (preferred)
- Experience with MongoDB / NoSQL data modeling (preferred)
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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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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