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:
- Engage in the full software development lifecycle, with a solid focus on coding, testing, and debugging
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
- Collaborate closely with team members to design, develop, and deploy new features
- Optimize and enhance the performance of existing software applications
- Communicate effectively and regularly with management and technical support teams
- Participate in Scrum meeting, design reviews, test case reviews, and production support readiness reviews for new releases
- Support P1 Application OM & DevOps activities
- Manage Teams and assist them with solutioning & development; ensure smooth releases.
- 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 (16+ years of formal education)
- 6+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar technical role
- Hands-on experience as a Full Stack Engineer (FSE) with a solid understanding of micro-services Architecture
- Knowledge of AI/ML - Python, LanGraph, LangChain, FastAPI
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes/NoMad, and GitHub Actions
- Proficient in AI, Angular, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, Git, RESTful APIs, Splunk, MySQL, Postgres, Azure Cloud, AKS, GitHub Actions
- Demonstrated solid grasp of core design principles for building scalable and maintainable applications
- Demonstrated solid analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to support QA, UAT and release phases of the project via defect analysis, change maintenance
- Proven effective team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven fast learner with a passion for exploring new programming languages and emerging technologies
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. or MCA with 16 or more years of formal education
- 6 or more years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar technical role
- Hands-on full-stack engineering experience
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture
- Knowledge of AI/ML, Python, LangGraph, LangChain, and FastAPI
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes or Nomad, and GitHub Actions
- Proficiency in AI, Angular, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Git, RESTful APIs, Splunk, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure Cloud, and AKS
- Understanding of design principles for scalable and maintainable applications
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to support QA, UAT, release phases, defect analysis, and change maintenance
- Effective teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn quickly and explore new programming languages and emerging technologies
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.
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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.
