Associate Software Engineer II - Power Automate, AI/ML

Optum; Dadri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Associate Software Engineer II to advance AI-powered automations using Power Automate and AI/ML technologies. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable automation solutions while collaborating with business stakeholders and engineers to translate requirements into practical AI-enabled systems.

You will contribute to end-to-end AI automation, build and optimize PAD flows, AI agents, and RAG-based applications, and participate in production monitoring and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in software development or automation.
• 2+ years of experience with Power Automate and AI/ML technologies.
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and intelligent automation concepts.
• Proficiency in Python for automation development, scripting, or data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Participate in the end-to-end delivery of AI-enabled automations, including ideation, design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Design and implement scalable Power Automate Desktop (PAD) and intelligent automation solutions to solve complex business problems
• Develop and optimize AI agents, Digital Workers, RAG-based applications, and automated workflows
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, engineers, product owners, and operations teams to translate business requirements into AI-enabled technical solutions
• Support solution deployment, observability, performance monitoring, model tuning, and production incident management
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
• Comply with employment policies and directives related to transfers, reassignments, and work environment adjustments.

Skills

Python for automation

AI/ML technologies

Power Automate

RPA concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Power Automate

Python

RPA

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Associate Software Engineer II - Power Automate, AI/ML (2383678)

Associate Software Engineer II - Power Automate, AI/ML - 2383678

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, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Participate in the end-to-end delivery of AI-enabled automations, including ideation, design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Design and implement scalable Power Automate Desktop (PAD) and intelligent automation solutions to solve complex business problems
• Develop and optimize AI agents, Digital Workers, RAG-based applications, and automated workflows
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, engineers, product owners, and operations teams to translate business requirements into AI-enabled technical solutions
• Support solution deployment, observability, performance monitoring, model tuning, and production incident management
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
• 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 (e.g., 2+ years of software development or automation engineering experience in lieu of a degree)
• 2+ years of experience working with Power Automate and AI/ML technologies
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and intelligent automation concepts
• Demonstrated proficiency with Python for automation development, scripting, or data manipulation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience developing AI agents, Digital Workers, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) based applications
• Experience with Power Automate Desktop (PAD) flow design, API integrations, and process optimization
• Knowledge of model tuning, performance monitoring, observability, and incident management in production environment
• Proven solid analytical, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills across multi-functional technical teams

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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.