Associate Software Engineer

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

Job Description - Associate Software Engineer (2389442)

Associate Software Engineer - 2389442

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.

Location: Remote.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Position Summary

As an Associate Software Engineer on our team, you will design, build, and deploy high-performance microservices, automated pipelines, and cloud-native solutions in a fully remote environment. Working with a modern technology stack that includes Python, FastAPI, MongoDB, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes, you will help deliver scalable systems that support complex healthcare workflows. In this role, you will also leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and platforms to automate engineering processes, streamline workflows, and build intelligent capabilities into enterprise-scale solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and microservices using Python and FastAPI
• Build event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka and manage data persistence using MongoDB
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy, maintain, and monitor workloads in Kubernetes environments
• Establish, maintain, and optimize automated CI/CD workflows using Git Hub and Git Hub Actions
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and automation capabilities to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate software engineering tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
• Evaluate emerging technical trends and AI capabilities to inform solution design and drive strategic innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional development teams, participate in code reviews, and contribute to software design and architecture discussions

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

• 1 years of software development experience
• 1 years of experience building backend applications or microservices using Python
• 1 years of experience with RESTful API development using frameworks such as FastAPI
• 1 years of experience with version control and automated workflows using Git Hub and Git Hub Actions
• 1 years of experience containerizing applications using Docker
• 1+ years of experience working with relational or No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with container orchestration and management using Kubernetes
• Experience with event streaming or messaging architectures using Apache Kafka
• Experience designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, prompt engineering, or integrating machine learning/AI models into production environments
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools or techniques to automate tasks, improve workflow efficiency, or…