Senior Architect

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.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Architect to lead the modernization of our Pharmacy Management System with a focus on migration from legacy platform to the Cloud and integrating AI capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing the architectural changes required to enhance the system’s performance, scalability, and efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive architecture strategy for migrating the legacy Pharmacy Management System to the Cloud platform
• Design and implement cloud-based solutions that optimize performance, security, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technologies into the system for enhanced decision-making and automation
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to developers and engineers throughout the modernization process
• Conduct regular assessments and reviews to ensure the architecture aligns with business goals and industry best practices
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in Cloud computing and AI to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• 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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven experience as an Architect in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions
• Knowledge of AI technologies, machine learning, and data analytics
• Expertise in Cloud platforms such as Azure, or Google Cloud
• Proven excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Preferred Qualification:

• Certification in Cloud architecture (e.g., Azure  Certified Solutions Architect)

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to modernize healthcare systems and have a solid background in Cloud architecture and AI, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of Pharmacy Management.

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.