Associate Full Stack Software Engineer

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

Job Description - Associate Full Stack Software Engineer (2390462)

Associate Full Stack Software Engineer - 2390462

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.

As an Associate Software Engineer within our technology organization, you will contribute to modernizing key platform architectures by developing scalable microservices, API-driven workflows, and cloud-native solutions on AWS. You will be responsible for building robust ETL data pipelines, automating development processes, and integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities into platform features. Working within an Agile environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performance, resilient technology solutions that enhance platform capabilities and streamline operations.

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

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain microservices and high-performance API-driven applications using Python, Java, Node.js, Typescripts or React
• Design, build, and optimize enterprise ETL data pipelines using Actian Data Connect or comparable integration tools to ensure seamless data flow
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered features, integrations, and automation solutions with an emphasis on responsible technology use
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and modern automation patterns to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous platform improvement
• Evaluate emerging technical trends and AI-driven solutions to inform platform modernization, architectural design, and strategic innovation
• Architect and deploy scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native applications on AZURE / Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Establish and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to support high code quality and operational resilience
• Collaborate in a dynamic Agile/Scrum team environment across all phases of the SDLC, including production support and troubleshooting

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a CS or IT or engineering related field
• 1+ years of overall software engineering experience working across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from design to production support
• 1+ years of experience developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based microservices and API-driven architectures using Python or Java
• 1 year of experience with front end technologies like Node.js, Typescripts or React
• 1 years of experience designing and managing ETL pipelines utilizing Actian Data Connect or enterprise integration tools
• 1 years of experience working with AZURE or AWS cloud platforms (e.g., Lambda, S3, EC2, ECS, or RDS)
• 1 year of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, and functional testing)
• 1 year of experience working in an Agile/Scrum development…