Lead Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. Optum AI is United Health Group's enterprise AI team. We are AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for health care, developing AI/ML solutions across United Healthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. Our charter includes developing and supporting an enterprise AI/ML development platform and transforming the health care journey through responsible AI/ML innovation.

• Design, development, and deployment of a cloud-based platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Contribute to the technical design and development of the platform, making informed decisions on technology selection, infrastructure, and integration points
• Develop and maintain coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality and maintainable code
• Conduct code reviews and ensure the team follows coding standards and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, and UI/UX designers, to ensure seamless integration and excellent user experience
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, AI/ML frameworks, and best practices, and share insights with the team
• Monitor and optimize the platform’s performance, ensuring efficient resource utilization and responsive deployments, in collaboration with Dev Ops and infrastructure teams
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows and decision-making

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a technical developer or similar role with a track record of delivering complex cloud-based projects
• 5+ years of experience in cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) with experience in serverless architecture, microservices, and containerization
• 5+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, and experience with distributed computing frameworks
• 1+ years of experience with Gen AI, using LLMs and frameworks, including hands-on development and deployment
• 1+ years of experience with security and compliance requirements in cloud-based environments

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to propose innovative technical solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with cloud technologies and AI/ML

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. 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.