The Role
Lead application development and technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and integrate AI-assisted engineering (code generation, reviews, research). Design and implement scalable microservices using .NET/C#, TypeScript, SQL and Azure/Terraform. Ensure coding standards, security, quality, and participate in full lifecycle delivery, testing, deployment, support, and cross-functional collaboration.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2361627
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead to drive application development, mentor junior engineers, and lead adoption of modern development practices, including AI-assisted engineering.
This role combines hands-on development, technical leadership, and AI-driven innovation, with responsibilities spanning coding, architecture, code reviews, research, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Education
Experience
Must-Have Technical Skills
AI & GenAI Skills
Good-to-Have Skills
Key Attributes
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.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead to drive application development, mentor junior engineers, and lead adoption of modern development practices, including AI-assisted engineering.
This role combines hands-on development, technical leadership, and AI-driven innovation, with responsibilities spanning coding, architecture, code reviews, research, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead application development efforts and provide technical guidance to the team
- Mentor and train junior engineers, promoting best practices and continuous learning
- Leverage AI tools for:
- Code generation and optimization
- Code reviews and PR analysis
- Technical research and productivity improvements
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions using modern architecture
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, security, and quality practices
- Participating in end-to-end delivery including development, testing, deployment, and support
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams for successful project execution
Education
- B.E / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent
Experience
- 7+ years of professional software development experience
Must-Have Technical Skills
- Backend & Programming: .NET, C#
- Frontend: TypeScript
- Database: SQL
- Cloud & DevOps: Azure, Terraform
- Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions
- Architecture: Microservices
AI & GenAI Skills
- Hands-on experience with:
- LangChain
- LangGraph
- MCP-based development
- Familiarity with:
- GitHub Copilot
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Other Generative AI tools and frameworks
- Ability to integrate AI into development workflows (code, testing, analysis)
Good-to-Have Skills
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline optimization and automation strategies
- Knowledge of REST APIs design and API management
- Exposure to React or modern frontend frameworks
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with observability tools (App Insights, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
- Understanding of application security practices (authentication, authorization, secure coding)
- Experience with performance tuning and scalability improvements
- Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure automation
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Key Attributes
- Strong ownership mindset with focus on delivery and quality
- Passion for mentoring and team development
- Proactive in adopting emerging technologies, especially AI-driven development
- Ability to balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities
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
- B.E / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent
- 7+ years of professional software development experience
- .NET
- C#
- TypeScript
- SQL
- Azure
- Terraform
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- Microservices architecture
- Hands-on experience with LangChain
- Hands-on experience with LangGraph
- Hands-on experience with MCP-based development
- Familiarity with GitHub Copilot
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Ability to integrate AI into development workflows (code, testing, analysis)
- Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
- CI/CD pipeline optimization and automation
- REST API design and API management
- Exposure to React or modern frontend frameworks
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Observability tools (App Insights, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Application security practices (authentication, authorization, secure coding)
- Performance tuning and scalability improvements
- Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure automation
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, communication and collaboration skills
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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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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