Senior Software Engineer

Optum; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for enterprise-scale ECDH initiatives, mentor developers, and deliver data-intensive solutions. This hands-on role blends software design with architecture, rapid prototyping, and applying AI to accelerate development, testing, and operations across cloud platforms. Remote work from anywhere in the U.S.

is supported. The salary ranges from $91,700 to $163,700 annually, with comprehensive benefits and a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• 3+ years of Python and Java experience.
• 3+ years of experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• 2+ years of RESTful API development (FastAPI) and microservices.
• 1+ year of containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, deployment, and production support of scalable ECDH solutions for URQP initiative.
• Mentor a team of software developers and provide technical direction.
• Hands-on development including solution design, prototyping, and POC development.
• Design and build data-intensive applications processing complex clinical/quality data at enterprise scale.
• Apply generative/agentic AI to accelerate development, testing, and automation.
• Remain hands-on across architecture, performance, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Promote engineering practices for scalability, observability, testing, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with product owners and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead risk assessment, dependencies, and delivery momentum in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate decisions, delivery status, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

Java

RESTful API development

SQL/NoSQL databases

AI development lifecycle

Cloud platforms

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI

Job description

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

Job Description - Senior Software Engineer (2398886)

Senior Software Engineer - 2398886

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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Summary:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for ECDH development supporting URQP, a critical clinical quality initiative. You will lead and mentor a team of software developers building scalable solutions that process and deliver complex clinical data at enterprise scale.

This hands-on rolecombines softwaredesign anddevelopment with technicalleadership and mentoring. You will design and build solutions while guiding software developers, adapting quickly in a fast-paced and fluid environment, and using generative and agentic AI to accelerate development, testing, automation, and operational support. You will partner with product, architecture, engineering, and business stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and production support of scalable ECDH solutions supporting the URQP clinical quality initiative
• Lead and mentor a team of software developers, providing technical direction and fostering engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Provide expert-level hands-on development, including solution design, rapid prototyping, and proof-of-concept (POC) development to validate technical approaches and accelerate delivery
• Design and build data-intensive applications and services that process complex clinical and quality data at enterprise scale
• Apply generative and agentic AI to accelerate software development, testing, troubleshooting, automation, and operational workflows
• Remain hands-on across architecture, development, performance optimization, testing, deployment, and production support
• Establish and promote engineering practices for scalability, reliability, observability, automated testing, and CI/CD
• Partner with product owners, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate evolving requirements into pragmatic technical solutions
• Lead technical problem solving, identify risks and dependencies, and maintain delivery momentum in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Communicate technical decisions, delivery status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Evaluate emerging AI and software engineering technologies to improve ECDH development, delivery, and operations

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of software development experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining applications in Azure, GCP or AWS
• 3+ years of experience in Python and Java
• 3+ years of experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
• 2+ years of experience with RESTful API development (FastAPI) and microservices architecture
• 1+ years of experience with containerization (Docker), Kubernetes orchestration
• 1+ experience utilizing AI development lifecycle (DLC) tools to optimize coding efficiency, test automation, and software delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering or related technical field
• Familiarity with ethical AI governance frameworks and privacy-enhancing technologies
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI agents or multi-agent systems (e.g., LLMs, prompt engineering, Google ADK, MCP, or agentic AI frameworks)
• Demonstrated experience implementing testing patterns, automated testing frameworks, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
• Customer-focused and quality-driven mindset with proven technical leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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 an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

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.