Technology Development Program Intern - Software Engineering

Technology Development Program Intern- Dublin
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
About the Role:
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
The Technology Development Program (TDP) internship at Optum includes a 10-week experience where you'll gain invaluable experience working on some of our many domains, as well as mentoring from technology leaders, networking across the technology organization and collaboration opportunities. The program creates a cohort structure that provides a more personalized employment experience in turn creating community and increasing engagement beyond that of a traditional hire.
As an intern on our Optum Technology team, you will be provided opportunities to channel your curiosity into initiative, working alongside distinguished engineers and developers pursuing innovations that improve the health care experience for everyone. We encourage you to dive-in, explore and ask questions about creative ways to use technology to help make the health care system work like an actual system.
The intent of our internship program is to create a pipeline for future opportunities, including return internships or full-time employment at Optum, depending on eligibility, performance, and business needs.
Key Information Regarding the TDP Internship Program:

• The TDP internship program places interns on teams with fellow TDP interns to work on meaningful and impactful projects throughout the summer. The TDP intern team will have the ability to present their work to mentors and leaders on multiple occasions, allowing for iteration and continued progress.
• This full-time intern position will start on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and end on Aug 7, 2026. Alternate start and end dates are not available
• The TDP Intern will be required to work in-office five days a week
• The TDP Internship is only available at Dublin, IRL
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for potential future roles.
Required Qualifications of the Technology Development Program Intern:

• Currently pursuing 2-year technical college degree, Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field such as IT, MIS, or other technology-focused disciplines or equivalent experience
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Large Language Models (LLMs), with demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited College / University or 2-year technical college during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors

Preferred Qualifications Technology Development Program Intern:

• Proficient in one or more coding languages (Example: Python, Java, C, SQL, .NET)
• Involvement in any additional technical activities (Robotics, Comp. Science/Tech clubs, Tech or Engineering side projects, GitHub, etc.) and/or tech related employment experience
• Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
• Experience with software engineering tools such as source code control systems (i.e. GIT, GitHub), IDE, Continuous Delivery and deployment pipeline, etc.
• Understanding of Agile Frameworks, methodologies, roles, and tools (Kanban, Scrum, SaFE, LeSS, etc)
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland without company sponsorship

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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 marginalised 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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2023 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
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