Sr Architecture Analyst

Optum; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Architect to design and deliver robust, scalable technology architectures that align business objectives with enterprise solutions. You will lead architectural planning for your domain, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and guide engineering squads to implement patterns and practices.

The role emphasizes building AI-powered solutions, evaluating trends in AI and cloud engineering, and mentoring engineers to ensure scalable, secure designs with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or 7+ years of equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in software development, engineering, or systems architecture.
• 3+ years designing scalable enterprise architectures including cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• 2+ years with automation pipelines or AI-powered features in designs.
• 2+ years with API design, microservices, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience creating architecture diagrams, technical design specs, and presenting solutions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture solutions aligned with security standards.
• Translate business objectives into design schemas and diagrams for stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions with responsible AI focus.
• Use enterprise AI tools to streamline workflows and automation.
• Evaluate AI, cloud, and modern app trends to inform design and innovation.
• Develop POCs to mitigate risks and validate technical choices.
• Mentor engineering teams to follow patterns and governance.
• Review system designs for scalability, reliability, and security.

Skills

Cloud architecture

API design

Microservices

CI/CD / DevOps

AI-powered solutions

Architecture diagrams

Stakeholder communication

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

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 Architect on our team, you will design and deliver robust, scalable technology architecture designs that align business objectives with enterprise technology solutions. You will lead architectural planning for your domain, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and guide engineering squads to ensure proper implementation of patterns and practices. In this role, you will also play a key part in designing, developing, and deploying modern technical solutions to drive automation and work process improvements across the organization, using state-of-the-art technologies to continuously evolve our platform ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture solutions for single or multiple channel systems, ensuring alignment with corporate technology and security standards.
• Bridge the communication gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business objectives into effective design schemas and architectural diagrams.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI.
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Evaluate emerging trends, specifically in AI, cloud engineering, and modern application development, to inform solution design and strategic innovation.
• Conduct technology evaluations, define architecture patterns, and build technical proofs-of-concept (POCs) to mitigate risks and validate technical choices.
• Mentor and provide engineering governance and guidance to developer teams to ensure they follow established architecture and design patterns.
• Perform reviews of system designs to ensure scalability, reliability, maintainability, and security policies are upheld.
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience of 7 years in lieu of degree.
• 6+ years of experience in software development, engineering, or systems architecture.
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable enterprise-grade architectures, including cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• 2+ years of experience utilizing modern automation frameworks, automated development pipelines, or incorporating AI-powered features into application designs.
• 2+ years of experience with API design, microservices architecture, and modern database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
• Demonstrated experience creating architecture diagrams, technical design specifications, and presenting technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Responsible AI frameworks, machine learning models, and Generative AI integrations.
• Architecture certifications (such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect, etc.).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Strong understanding of modern CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Ability to influence, mentor, and guide multiple engineering teams towards unified architecture goals.
• 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 hourly pay for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 per hour 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.

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.