Software Engineer - Java, Python, SQL, AI, ML

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:

• Understand business requirements, application architecture, and existing systems to contribute to new and enhanced solutions
• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Python and/or Java
• Develop clean, reusable, and maintainable code following software engineering best practices
• Design and optimize complex SQL queries, database objects, and data access layers to support application needs
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and enterprise application services
• Work with cloud platforms, to deploy, monitor, and maintain applications
• Build, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar technologies
• Implement DevOps best practices including source control, automated testing, deployment automation, and release management
• Leverage AI/ML and Generative AI technologies to develop intelligent solutions and improve business processes
• Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to integrate AI/ML capabilities into applications
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and architectural guidelines
• Monitor application health, troubleshoot production issues, and implement solutions for improved reliability and performance
• Demonstrate understanding of modern development methodologies and tools to develop, deploy, and maintain impactful business solutions
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Take ownership of deliverables and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams
• 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 or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, MCA, or equivalent
• 1+ years of software development experience
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
• Solid hands-on experience in Python and/or Java development
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices
• Experience working with cloud platforms
• Experience using Git and modern source control practices
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Solid understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and design patterns
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, Generative AI, LLMs, intelligent automation, or AI-assisted development
• Solid proficiency in SQL, including query optimization, database design, and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated solid analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure, AI, Cloud, or DevOps certifications
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application development
• Experience building scalable cloud-native applications and microservices
• Healthcare domain experience
• Exposure to AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, LangChain, or Azure AI Studio

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.