[Remote] Sr Software Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a part of UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual, which provides employer-sponsored health benefits and individual plans. The Senior Software Engineer will design, build, and deploy high-performance software applications and AI-powered solutions to simplify the healthcare experience for millions of members.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible use of AI
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and modern engineering practices to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
- Evaluate emerging trends and technologies to inform solution design, architecture, and strategic innovation
- Collaborate with cross-functional product, engineering, and data teams to define software requirements and technical specifications
- Write clean, maintainable, performant code and participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architectural discussions
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance, cloud services, and integration pipelines in production environments
- Mentor junior and mid-level software engineers, fostering technical growth and modern software development practices across the team
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, 4+ years of equivalent professional software engineering experience in Lieu of Degree
- 5+ years of professional software development experience designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade applications
- 3+ years of experience with one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, or TypeScript)
- 2+ years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum engineering environment
- 1+ years of experience building, integrating, and deploying AI-powered features, automated workflows, or machine learning services/APIs
- 1+ years of experience with DevOps automation, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab)
- 1+ years of experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices application architecture
- Advanced degree (Master's) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical field
- Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), or vector databases into software applications
- Understanding of enterprise AI ethics, safety guidelines, and data governance practices
- Experience with healthcare data systems, health benefits operations, or security/privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA)
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
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