Technology Development Program Associate

Technology Development Program Associate- 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) at Optum begins with a 4-week bootcamp, followed by a 12-month development experience that includes two 6-month rotations and concludes with a grad placement. As a TDP Associate, you’ll gain invaluable experience across a variety of domains, benefit from mentorship by technology leaders, and engage in networking and collaboration opportunities across the technology organization. The program’s cohort-based structure fosters a more personalized employment experience, helping to build community and drive engagement beyond that of a traditional hire. 

Key Information Regarding the Programme: 

• The program begins with a four-week, in-office onboarding bootcamp focused on building foundational skills, fostering community, and preparing you for success. 

• After bootcamp, TDP Associates join their assigned teams and begin contributing to meaningful, real-world projects aligned with business needs and personal interests 

• For 2026, TDP will be offering only Software Engineering role. The role includes, but is not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations, and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative way 

• TDP Associates are expected to follow the hybrid work policy of their assigned office location after bootcamp, full-time telecommuting is not available for this position 

• The start date for the 2026 cohort is July 28, 2026. 

• Office location would be Dublin, IRL  

• Coursework to obtain your current degree must be completed prior to start of employment  

• The degree must be awarded and verified within 6-8 weeks following the commencement date at your school  

• Employment permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Please note, you must have the legal right 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 

 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 Associate:

• Degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, IT & other technology related fields, or 2-year technical college or equivalent experience

• Currently in final year of obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college/university, or obtained degree within the last 24 months, in majors stated above 

• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), with demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving 

• Proficient in one or more coding languages (Example: Python, Java, C, SQL, .NET) 

 Preferred Qualifications of the Technology Development Program Associate:

• 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) 

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly within technical teams and cross-functional environments 

• 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). 

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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