Senior 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 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.

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

• Design, build, and operate scalable data engineering platforms using modern ETL/ELT frameworks, including Azure Data Factory, Delta Lake, and cloud-native pipelines
• Architect modular, reusable data systems that support batch and streaming workloads, advanced analytics, and AI/ML use cases
• Influence overall data and AI platform architecture, including lakehouse design, metadata management, and data quality frameworks
• Develop and optimize PL/SQL, Python, and Unix-based data processing solutions for high-volume, low-latency data pipelines
• Enable Generative AI use cases by designing structured and unstructured data pipelines to support NLP, prompt engineering, vectorization, and inference workflows
• Drive code reusability and standardized data patterns across teams through shared frameworks, libraries, and design standards
• Ensure mature Dev Ops and Data Ops practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, incident response, and cost optimization
• Deep analyze ambiguous business and data problems, translating them into robust data engineering and AI solutions that deliver measurable business value
• Lead adoption of best practices in data modeling, pipeline design, security, and governance, especially in regulated environments
• Continuously assess and modernize existing data platforms, improving performance, reliability, scalability, and AI readiness
• Partner with business, analytics, data science, and product leaders to manage delivery in an agile framework, rapidly delivering insights and AI-enabled capabilities
• Mentor and coach engineers in data engineering, cloud, and Generative AI technologies, raising overall team capability
• Attract and grow talent through strong technical leadership, effective interviewing, community engagement, and training junior interviewers
• Communicate complex data and AI concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership presentations and solution demos

• Bachelor's degree OR 6+ years of professional software development experience
• 8+ years of data engineering experience building enterprise-scale ETL/ELT solutions (e.g., ADF, Data Stage, Talend, or equivalent)
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting for data processing and automation
• 2+ years of experience with Oracle PL/SQL development for data transformation, performance tuning, and production workloads
• 2+ years of production support experience, including on‑call rotations, incident resolution, and root cause analysis

• 1+ years of experience with high‑level programming languages, such as Python (preferred), Java, C, or Node.js
• Strong understanding of data engineering fundamentals, including data modeling, performance optimization, and data quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data and AI concepts clearly
• Prior technical or people leadership experience, including ownership of complex systems
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
• All telecommuters will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually for full‑time employment. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

United Health 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. United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.