Senior Software Engineer-Python, Data Structures, REST API, SQL

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:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications using Python/Sparq and modern programming practices
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices to enable seamless system interoperability
• Develop and optimize database solutions using Azure SQL and other relational databases
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to design and implement software solutions
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards, security, and best practices
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes to improve delivery efficiency
• Troubleshoot and reslvoe application performance, reliability, and scalability issues
• Implement automated testing strategies including unit, integration, and regression testing
• Utilize GitHub for source control, branching, code management, and collaboration
• Design cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services and modern architectural patterns
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices
• Support production applications and participate in incident resolution and root cause analysis
• 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 or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of total experience
• Experience or knowledge with Python Development
• Experience or knowledge with Data Structures & Algorithms
• Experience or knowledge with REST API Development & Integration
• Experience or knowledge with Microservices Architecture
• Experience or knowledge with GitHub & Version Control
• Experience or knowledge with SQL & Database Development (Azure SQL)
• Experience or knowledge with Cloud Computing (Azure/AWS)
• Experience or knowledge with CI/CD & DevOps Practices
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills, co-ordination skills
• Deep understanding of Cloud technology, Snowflake credits etc.
• Proficient in SQL and complex queries

Preferred Qualification:

• Good knowledge of SQL, snowflake cloud tech stacks, python, exposure in code management, AI usage to add efficiency

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.