The Role
Leads the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of scalable full-stack applications and AI-enabled solutions. Builds Python and React applications, APIs, microservices, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure, Terraform, and AKS. Integrates AI/ML models, monitors and optimizes cloud environments, resolves technical issues, supports incident management, and ensures secure engineering practices. Collaborates with stakeholders, contributes to product roadmaps, researches emerging technologies, and mentors junior developers.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2389779
Primary Responsibilities:
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, Architecture, 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
- Integrate AI/ML models into applications and ensure seamless deployment on cloud platforms
- 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
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
- 9+ years of experience in software engineering, including enterprise-class microservices, REST APIs, and web applications
- Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, Flask, and PySpark
- Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and managing infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform
- Experience with component-based architectures, preferably React, and building large React applications
- 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
- Proficiency in Python, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL Flexible Server
- Proficient in setting up CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications, preferably in AKS, using GitHub Actions
- Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable, resilient, and high-performing FastAPI/Flask APIs
- Proven skilled in addressing security vulnerabilities and ensuring secure application development
- Proven 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
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. SM
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Skills Required
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
- 9+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience developing enterprise-class microservices, REST APIs, and web applications
- Experience with Python libraries including Pandas, Flask, and PySpark
- Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms, preferably Azure
- Experience managing cloud infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
- Experience with component-based architectures and large React applications
- Knowledge of microservice architecture, REST API integration, and asynchronous communication patterns
- Understanding of cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and cloud monitoring tools
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Proficiency in Python, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL Flexible Server
- Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications, preferably to AKS, using GitHub Actions
- Expertise designing and developing scalable, resilient, high-performing FastAPI and Flask APIs
- Experience addressing security vulnerabilities and developing secure applications
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
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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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