Software Engineer

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.

We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to build high-quality backend services and APIs, contribute to UI development, and integrate AI-driven solutions into our products. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Python, modern frameworks, and a passion for leveraging AI technologies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python
• Build and consume RESTful APIs
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.)
• Develop and maintain UIs using React
• Implement unit tests and ensure code quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML models into applications
• Optimize performance and scalability of AI-driven features
• Deploy applications on cloud platforms and manage CI/CD pipelines
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience as a developer with Python
• 3+ years of experience working with databases (MySQL, Oracle, NoSQL, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience with Flask or Fast API
• 1+ years of experience in Unit Testing
• 1+ years of experience building RESTful Web Services
• Good background in writing quality software using backend/API technologies and experience in UI development with React
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and experience integrating AI models into applications (e.g., using TensorFlowor OpenAI APIs)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing UIs with React
• Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with GitHub Workflows
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks
• Experience with GoLang

• Familiarity with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and model deployment

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.