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:
- Assist in the development of AI-enabled applications using modern tools and frameworks
- Support the implementation and integration of Generative AI models into production systems under guidance from senior engineers
- Contribute to backend development using Python frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Jango), focusing on maintainability and performance
- Build and enhance front-end interfaces using React.js to support user-centric design
- Participate in the development of cloud-native applications, leveraging public cloud platforms (e.g., GCP)
- Collaborate with team members to understand business requirements and translate them into technical tasks
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies
- Assist in writing unit tests and supporting test automation efforts
- Help monitor application performance and contribute to issue resolution and debugging
- Stay current with foundational AI concepts and software engineering practices
- Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments and contribute to team deliverables
- Adhere to company policies and participate in continuous learning and development
- 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:
- 2+ years of software development experience
- Hands-on experience with backend development using Python
- Hands-on experience to front-end development using React.js
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle) or NoSQL systems
- Experience / Familiarity with coding assistant tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and a solid willingness to adopt them in daily development work
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably GCP) and basic cloud-native development practices
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic integration patterns
- Basic understanding of AI concepts and interest in learning more (e.g., LLM, NLP, computer vision)
- Ability to work in Agile teams and contribute to sprint deliverables
- Solid problem-solving skills and willingness to learn from senior team members
- Good communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Terraform
- Familiarity with building AI agents using Google ADK
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
- 2+ years of software development experience
- Hands-on backend development experience using Python
- Hands-on frontend development experience using React.js
- Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle, or NoSQL systems
- Experience or familiarity with coding assistant tools such as GitHub Copilot and willingness to use them daily
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably GCP, and basic cloud-native development practices
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic integration patterns
- Basic understanding of AI concepts and interest in learning more, including LLM, NLP, or computer vision
- Ability to work in Agile teams and contribute to sprint deliverables
- Solid problem-solving skills and willingness to learn from senior team members
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Exposure to DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Terraform
- Familiarity with building AI agents using Google ADK
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often regarded as generous, with meaningful accrual and flexibility to use it. While practices can vary by team, the overall time-off offering stands out as a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is available and generally well-regarded for supporting long-term savings. It remains valuable, though candidates should verify the current match formula.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs such as parental leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are included as notable elements of the total rewards package. These resources can meaningfully support work-life balance when applicable to the role and location.
Optum Insights
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.
