Software Engineer

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an AI Solutions Engineer on the Security Operations and Compliance team to design, deploy, and modernize AI-enabled infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will design and deploy AI‑powered solutions, automations, and full‑stack apps to support enterprise platforms and governance at scale.

You will build AI‑enabled tooling with React, FastAPI, and Python, develop IaC with Terraform and Chef, and collaborate with security, platform, cloud operations, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C#.
• 1+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and infrastructure tooling such as Terraform, Chef, or Ansible.
• 1+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs and web applications using modern frameworks (FastAPI, React, Node.js, Django).
• 1+ years of experience with Git and automated CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and platform automations to streamline workflows and address infrastructure challenges.
• Automate vulnerability remediation, patch compliance monitoring, and governance across enterprise scale.
• Evaluate AI trends to inform solution design and architecture; enable scalable AI-enabled tooling.
• Build and maintain full-stack web apps and backend APIs using React/FastAPI/Python.
• Develop IaC and configuration tooling to automate deployments and cloud provisioning.
• Collaborate with security, platform, cloud, and compliance teams to automate verifications.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

AWS/Azure

REST APIs

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related

Tools

Terraform

Chef

Ansible

React

FastAPI

GitHub Actions

Job description

Our Company

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 start

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Summary

As an AI Solutions Engineer on the Security Operations and Compliance (ETOSOC) team within Enterprise Security Operations, you will build, automate, and modernize enterprise infrastructure solutions across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ETOSOC team sits at the intersection of platform engineering, cloud operations, security compliance, and emerging AI technologies, ensuring critical systems remain resilient, secure, and operational at scale. In this role, you will design and deploy AI-enabled solutions-such as internal virtual assistants, automated compliance verification, and Copilot-driven development practices-while building automation tooling across AWS, Azure, Linux, Windows, and modern web frameworks (React/FastAPI). You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions, platform automations, and software applications to streamline workflows and address complex infrastructure challenges with an emphasis on responsible use of AI


• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to automate vulnerability remediation, patch compliance monitoring, and operational governance across enterprise scale


• Evaluate emerging AI technology trends and platform capabilities to inform solution design, application architecture, and strategic engineering innovation


• Build, modernize, and maintain full-stack web applications and backend APIs using React, FastAPI, and Python to support developer productivity and infrastructure operations


• Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration management tooling using Terraform, Chef, and GitHub to automate server deployments and cloud resource provisioning


• Collaborate closely with security, platform engineering, cloud operations, and compliance teams to translate complex security standards into automated verification and operational workflows

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

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience using languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C#


• 1+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and infrastructure deployment tooling (e.g., Terraform, Chef, or Ansible)


• 1+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs and web applications using modern frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, React, Node.js, or Django)


• 1+ years of experience using standard software engineering practices, Git version control, and automated CI/CD deployment pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field


• 1+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying AI/ML integrations, internal AI assistants, or intelligent enterprise automations in production environments


• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and LLM application frameworks (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI APIs)


• Knowledge of infrastructure security, vulnerability remediation, patch management, or compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST controls)


• Experience integrating application data with enterprise CMDBs, monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace), and ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)


• Experience working across multi-OS environments, including Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server infrastructure


• 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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.

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