Senior AI/ML Engineer - Remote (Java/Spring Boot)

Optum; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 145,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum seeks a Lead AI/ML Engineer with a Java/Spring background to design, develop, and deploy scalable healthcare solutions from a remote location in the United States. You will work on microservices, HL7 FHIR standards, and AI-enabled automation across prior authorization, claims, and eligibility domains.

You will lead backend architecture, ensure secure API design, and drive CI/CD, containerization, and cloud deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS or Azure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience designing and deploying microservices and RESTful APIs using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot.
• 5+ years of experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) using Spring Data JPA or Hibernate.
• 3+ years of experience implementing event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.
• 3+ years of experience deploying scalable applications in cloud environments (AWS or Azure) using Docker and Kubernetes.
• 3+ years of experience setting up CI/CD automation pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps) and version control using Git/GitHub.
• 2+ years of experience building, integrating, or leveraging enterprise AI tools and solution components to optimize engineering workflows and business processes

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Architect, build, and maintain enterprise RESTful APIs and microservices using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot
• Implement healthcare interoperability standards including HL7 FHIR and Da Vinci Implementation Guides (CRD, DTR, PAS) across prior authorization, claims, member, provider, and eligibility domains
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
• Build event-driven backend components using Apache Kafka and integrate with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) utilizing Spring Data JPA and Hibernate
• Lead CI/CD pipeline automation, containerization, and cloud deployment strategies using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
• Establish end-to-end monitoring, logging, and performance observability across distributed systems using Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

CI/CD

Git/GitHub

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related technical field

Tools

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Optum seeks a Lead AI/ML Engineer with a Java/Spring background to design, develop, and deploy scalable healthcare solutions from a remote location in the United States. You will work on microservices, HL7 FHIR standards, and AI-enabled automation across prior authorization, claims, and eligibility domains.

You will lead backend architecture, ensure secure API design, and drive CI/CD, containerization, and cloud deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS or Azure.