Software Engineering Lead – Java, Python, React or Angular, Azure

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Application Development & Maintenance
  • Design, develop, and implement new features using full-stack technologies
  • Maintain and enhance existing applications for reliability, scalability, and performance
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices
• Cloud Deployment & Infrastructure
  • Manage and maintain deployment environments in Azure Public Cloud
  • Optimize cloud resources for cost and performance efficiency
• CI/CD & Version Control
  • Maintain and manage GitHub repositories for code versioning and collaboration
  • Implement and optimize GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and automated deployments
  • Ensure robust testing and validation in the pipeline for high-quality releases
• AI/ML Initiatives
  • Drive AI/ML projects at NSIS remote sites, including model development and integration
  • Build and deploy AI Agents to automate workflows and enhance user experience
• Python Projects & Automation
  • Maintain and improve Python-based projects and utilities
  • Automate common tasks and develop reusable tools to improve organizational efficiency
• Collaboration & Innovation
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and contribute to product roadmaps
  • Evaluate new tools, technologies, and strategies to improve development processes
  • Influence technical direction and bring innovative ideas to solve complex problems
• Quality & Standards
  • Ensure quality is built into every deliverable through rigorous testing and adherence to standards
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• 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 degree
• Hands-on experience with Azure Public Cloud services
• Solid experience in full-stack development (JavaScript/React, Node.js, or similar)
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and experience in building AI-driven solutions
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control and collaboration
• Expertise in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Springboot for application development and automation
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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.

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