Senior Release Train Engineer

Job ID: 103116189648Posted: 2026-11-11Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $91,700 - $163,700/yearJob Area: TechnologyCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum 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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.As a Software Engineer/Release Train Engineer within Optum Technology's Enterprise Digital Experience Tech team, you will drive the end-to-end delivery, integration, and operational excellence of enterprise finance AI and data solutions. This role leads cross-functional execution across software engineering, data, AI, security, and business teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable solutions are delivered from concept through production. You will leverage modern cloud architecture, release automation, and cutting-edge data/AI technologies to streamline enterprise finance operations and accelerate business value.You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end delivery of finance technology initiatives, coordinating across software engineering, data engineering, AI engineering, architecture, and business stakeholdersDrive release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution cadence across multiple agile teamsEnsure solutions are engineered using scalable, secure, maintainable software design and architecture practicesPartner with Data Engineers and AI Engineers to integrate data pipelines, semantic layers, RAG capabilities, vector databases, and AI services into production solutionsEstablish and manage CI/CD pipelines, release governance, deployment automation, and operational readiness processesCoordinate with security, privacy, compliance, and governance teams to ensure solutions satisfy enterprise standardsImplement monitoring, observability, automated testing, quality controls, and incident management processes to maintain platform reliabilitySupport experimentation, A/B testing, value measurement, and production rollout strategies for AI-enabled platform capabilitiesDrive documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition to steady-state support and operations, mentoring engineering teams in agile delivery, DevOps, and engineering best practicesUse enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and apply responsible review practices to ensure quality and accuracy of technical deliverablesYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:5+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, release management, or related technical leadership roles2+ years of experience with modern software development practices, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling1+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives and release planning in agile environments1+ years of strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to balance delivery velocity with governance, quality, and platform stabilityPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (OR 4+ additional years of software engineering or technical delivery experience in lieu of a degree)Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technical Program Manager, Engineering Lead, or Solution Delivery LeadExperience supporting finance, FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, or corporate reporting functionsExperience deploying AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions within a large enterprise environmentFamiliarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, or similar delivery management platformsSolid understanding of enterprise security, privacy, compliance, and operational risk managementDemonstrated familiarity with modern data and AI architectures, including cloud data platforms, APIs, vector databases, semantic retrieval, or generative AI solutions*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Application Deadline:This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#RPO #GREEN