Software Engineering Lead - Python, fast API, AI/ML

Optum; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Software Engineering Lead in Hyderabad, India, to own end-to-end delivery of Python-based applications and AI-powered solutions. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with product teams to drive GenAI initiatives, optimize performance, and ensure production stability.

The role requires strong cloud experience, Agile practices, and a passion for improving health outcomes within a global tech leader. This is a full-time position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 6+ years as a Backend/Python Developer.
• Hands-on with Azure cloud services incl. Azure Key Vault/Monitor and AKS.
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• AI/LLM tech: LangChain, LangGraph, prompt engineering, and LLM API integration.
• Proficient with MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end application delivery including design, dev, test, deployment, and support.
• Develop and maintain scalable Python-based apps with bug fixes and features.
• Design and optimize AI-powered solutions using LLMs and LangChain.
• Drive AI adoption to improve processes and developer productivity.
• Lead QA, UAT, release and change management activities.
• Own production incidents and RCA with SLA-driven resolution.
• Provide technical leadership through reviews and mentoring.

Skills

Backend/Python Development

Azure Cloud Services

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

LangChain & LangGraph

LLM Integration / Prompt Engineering

MongoDB

OpenAI/Claude/Codex APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field

Tools

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure Monitor / Application Insights

OpenAI / Claude / Codex APIs

MongoDB

LangChain

LangGraph

Job description

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

Job Description - Software Engineering Lead - Python, fast API, AI/ML (2386277)

Software Engineering Lead - Python, fast API, AI/ML - 2386277

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:

• Own end-to-end application delivery, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support


• Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable Python-based applications, including bug fixes and feature development


• Design, build, and optimize AI-powered solutions leveraging LLMs, LangChain, LangGraph, and prompt engineering techniques


• Drive AI adoption by identifying opportunities to improve business processes, developer productivity, and operational efficiency using GenAI capabilities


• Analyze, prioritize, and resolve defects in partnership with Product, Business, and Engineering teams


• Design and implement automation across development, testing, monitoring, deployment, and operational processes


• Drive performance optimization, reliability improvements, and scalability initiatives


• Provide technical leadership through solution design, code reviews, mentoring, and engineering best practices


• Partner with stakeholders on technical assessments, project status, risk management, and issue resolution


• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and continuous improvement opportunities


• Lead QA, UAT, release management, and change management activities


• Own critical production incidents, root cause analysis, and SLA-driven issue resolution


• Participate in on-call support and ensure application stability and operational excellence


• 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 or similar field


• 6+ years of experience as a Backend/Python Developer


• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, preferably including Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor/Application Insights, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)


• Experience working in Agile environments, including Scrum and Kanban methodologies


• AI/LLM Technologies: LangChain, LangGraph, prompt engineering, and integration with LLM APIs such as OpenAI, Claude, or Codex


• Database: MongoDB


• Proven excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders


• Proven flexible and adaptable, with willingness to support critical project needs outside of standard business hours when required

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.