Senior Software Engineer

Join Our Team at Optum

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 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 start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

If you live near Tempe, AZ, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and Technical Product Owners (TPOs) to drive successful project delivery for CSDM and clinical integration applications
• Design, develop, and productionize machine learning and generative AI solutions supporting use cases, including conversational AI for Nursing facility diversion programs
• Develop strong AI/applications that are used across clinical platform teams for C&S regulatory/growth program needs
• Solid experience in software development, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet business needs
• Take ownership of operational support, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues efficiently
• Actively participate in all deployment activities, ensuring smooth releases and minimizing downtime
• Mentor development teams, fostering best practices in software engineering and agile delivery
• Drive end-to-end delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and align with organizational goals
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
• Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

You'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

• Bachelor's degree in CS or IT related field
• 8 years of experience as a technical developer with a track record of successfully delivering complex cloud-based projects
• 8 years of experience with programming languages like Golang or Java or Python
• 5 years of experience with any one cloud platform like Azure or AWS or GCP
• 5 years of experience with Oracle/ SQL
• 2 years of experience with Kafka & API development
• 1 years of experience with Splunk
• 1 years of experience with Kubernetes
• 1 years of hands-on experience deploying models using cloud platforms and MLOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, model versioning)
• 6 months of experience designing and delivering production grade AI/ML systems in enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in clinical or healthcare-related projects
• 2+ years of experience with front end technologies like Angular or React
• 2+ years of experience with DataStage
• 2+ years of experience with Scala, spark
• Knowledge of Facets Trizetto, with a focus on claims and provider setup CPC or other coding certification
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong ability to work with business stakeholders and end users to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both technical teams and business partners

All employees working remotely 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). The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $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 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: 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.