[Remote] Lead AI/ML Engineer (Java background)- Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group is a healthcare innovation organization developing solutions across data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. The Lead AI/ML Engineer will design, develop, and deploy scalable healthcare solutions using Java/Spring Boot microservices, interoperability standards, event-driven architectures, and AI capabilities across prior authorization, claims, eligibility, and provider domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Architect, build, and maintain enterprise RESTful APIs and microservices using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot
• Implement healthcare interoperability standards including HL7 FHIR and Da Vinci Implementation Guides (CRD, DTR, PAS) across prior authorization, claims, member, provider, and eligibility domains
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
• Build event-driven backend components using Apache Kafka and integrate with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) utilizing Spring Data JPA and Hibernate
• Lead CI/CD pipeline automation, containerization, and cloud deployment strategies using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
• Establish end-to-end monitoring, logging, and performance observability across distributed systems using Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana

Skills

• 7+ years of software engineering experience designing and deploying microservices and RESTful APIs using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot
• 5+ years of experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) using Spring Data JPA or Hibernate
• 3+ years of experience implementing event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
• 3+ years of experience deploying scalable applications in cloud environments (AWS or Azure) using Docker and Kubernetes
• 3+ years of experience setting up CI/CD automation pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps) and version control using Git/GitHub
• 2+ years of experience building, integrating, or leveraging enterprise AI tools and solution components to optimize engineering workflows and business processes
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3+ years of experience working with healthcare interoperability standards (HL7 FHIR) and Da Vinci Implementation Guides (CRD, DTR, or PAS)
• Domain experience in healthcare operations, including Prior Authorization, Claims Processing, Member Eligibility, and Provider Data
• Expertise in API security protocols including OAuth 20, JWT, and OAuth Client Credentials

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• Remote work from anywhere within the U.S. for employees working remotely, subject to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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