AI/ML Engineer

Optum India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum India is seeking an AI/ML and Full Stack Engineer with Kafka expertise to design and deliver scalable features. You will own end-to-end implementation, collaborating with product teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

Strong Python and ML framework experience are essential, along with Java/Spring Boot and React/TypeScript proficiency. The role focuses on building modern AI/ML capabilities, integrating with enterprise applications, and ensuring security and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in AI/ML engineering or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Camunda, Node.js, Next.js, GraphQL, and Kafka.
• Proficient with React and TypeScript; familiarity with web components/Parcel.
• Experience with Snowflake/Big Data for reporting and analytics.
• Strong Python programming and ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of stakeholder presentation.
• Ability to analyze problems and deliver complete technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Lead feature ownership from planning to delivery with timelines.
• Collaborate with product and development teams to implement AI/ML features.
• Integrate AI solutions into enterprise applications using Azure services.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, security, and architecture standards.

Skills

AI/ML Engineering

Full Stack

Kafka

Java

Spring Boot

Node.js

React

TypeScript

Python

PyTorch

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Math/Statistics/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Snowflake

Azure

Big Data Reporting

Job description

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

• AI/ML Engineer +Full Stack Engineer+ Kafka Expertise
• Be able to understand the feature requirements from the product and be able to come up with Technical Solutions keeping in mind the Scalability, Extensibility, Security, Cost etc. Come up with a plan break down the feature in workable stories. Work closely with Product & Development team
• Work collaboratively with the team and should be able to help others on technical issues or functional questions they might have
• Be able to own a feature and run through with the team and deliver on agreed upon timelines
• Own the applications technology stack and drive modern solutions to complex problems
• Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise
• Actively participate in projects deliverables within the Java Spring Framework, API, Angular, react and Kafka
• Design and implement AI/ML solutions with a focus on GenAI, LLMs, and RAG architectures and LLM evaluation frameworks
• Integrate AI solutions into enterprise applications using Azure Services like Azure Document Intelligence Service
• Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/IT/Math/Statistics/Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of overall experience in in AI/ML engineering or related fields
• Hands on experience on Java, Spring boot, Camunda, Node.js , Next.js, Graphql, Kafka
• Hands on experience on React, Typescript, Familiarity with web components/ Parcel component
• Experience with Snowflake/Big Data for Reporting
• Proven solid programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (eg, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Proven good written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable presenting to all stake holders
• Proven good communicator and can coordinate well with business and other stake holders
• Proven solid in analyzing & providing complete technical solutions for the given problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in health care industry
• Experience working in Agile 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.