Senior Software Engineering Lead - Python, react js, AI/ML

Optum India; Dadri; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum India is seeking a senior software engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and REST APIs across cloud-native architectures. You will build complex frontend and backend components, collaborate with agile teams, and drive engineering best practices for reliability and security.

The role demands hands-on experience with Python, React, Azure, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines, plus mentoring junior developers and delivering end-to-end solutions aligned with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years of experience in software engineering, including enterprise-class microservices, REST APIs, and web applications.
• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and IaC tools like Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design, Architecture, Develop, and Maintain user interfaces, server-side logic, databases, APIs, and deployment processes.
• Build and optimize AI-enabled solutions to enhance application functionality and user experience.
• Perform analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of software.
• Leverage cloud-native technologies to design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud environments using tools like Terraform.
• Deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions while collaborating with agile teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Python

React

Azure

Terraform

CI/CD

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

Flask

PySpark

Education

Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience

Tools

GitHub Actions

Job description

• Design, Architecture, Develop, and Maintain user interfaces, server-side logic, databases, APIs, and deployment processes
• Build and optimize AI-enabled solutions to enhance application functionality and user experience
• Perform analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of software
• Leverage cloud-native technologies to design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud environments using tools like Terraform
• Deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions while collaborating with agile teams and stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and cloud security standards
• Contribute to product roadmaps by understanding customer needs and evaluating new tools, AI frameworks, and cloud technologies
• Automate tasks, build reusable utilities, and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Integrate AI/ML models into applications and ensure seamless deployment on cloud platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly and participate in incident and problem management, including on-call support
• Research and develop innovative solutions to improve future capabilities
• Guide and mentor junior developers to foster team growth
• 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
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
• 9+ years of experience in software engineering, including enterprise-class microservices, REST APIs, and web applications
• Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, Flask, and PySpark
• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and managing infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform
• Experience with component-based architectures, preferably React, and building large React applications
• Solid knowledge of microservice architecture, REST API integration, and asynchronous communication patterns
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Grafana)
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and integrating AI models into applications
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Proficiency in Python, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL Flexible Server
• Proficient in setting up CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications, preferably in AKS, using GitHub Actions
• Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable, resilient, and high-performing FastAPI/Flask APIs
• Proven skilled in addressing security vulnerabilities and ensuring secure application development
• Proven passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
• Proven excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a passion for sharing best practices and driving organizational discipline Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SM

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, Architecture, Develop, and Maintain user interfaces, server-side logic, databases, APIs, and deployment processes
• Build and optimize AI-enabled solutions to enhance application functionality and user experience
• Perform analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of software
• Leverage cloud-native technologies to design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud environments using tools like Terraform
• Deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions while collaborating with agile teams and stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and cloud security standards
• Contribute to product roadmaps by understanding customer needs and evaluating new tools, AI frameworks, and cloud technologies
• Automate tasks, build reusable utilities, and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Integrate AI/ML models into applications and ensure seamless deployment on cloud platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly and participate in incident and problem management, including on-call support
• Research and develop innovative solutions to improve future capabilities
• Guide and mentor junior developers to foster team growth
• 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
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
• 9+ years of experience in software engineering, including enterprise-class microservices, REST APIs, and web applications
• Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, Flask, and PySpark
• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and managing infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform
• Experience with component-based architectures, preferably React, and building large React applications
• Solid knowledge of microservice architecture, REST API integration, and asynchronous communication patterns
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Grafana)
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and integrating AI models into applications
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Proficiency in Python, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL Flexible Server
• Proficient in setting up CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications, preferably in AKS, using GitHub Actions
• Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable, resilient, and high-performing FastAPI/Flask APIs
• Proven skilled in addressing security vulnerabilities and ensuring secure application development
• Proven passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
• Proven excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a passion for sharing best practices and driving organizational discipline Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SM

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.