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This is a fully remote, senior-level role with UnitedHealth Group, focusing on AI-powered software solutions. The position involves designing, developing, and deploying applications that enhance healthcare services and decision-making processes.
Skills / Requirements
- Agile
- AI-assisted Development
- AI/ML Integration
- Azure
- CI/CD
- Cloud Security
- Cloud-native
- FastAPI
- Flask
- GitHub Actions
- Infrastructure as Code
- Java
- Microservices
- Problem Solving
- Python
- REST API
- Serverless Computing
- Springboot
- Terraform
- Vibe Coding
Why Apply
This role is ideal for developers skilled in AI-assisted coding, as it involves using GenAI tools like Copilot and Claude to prototype and implement features. The position requires leveraging cloud-native technologies and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform to build scalable solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
You will design and maintain both front-end and back-end components of AI-enabled applications, ensuring seamless integration and scalability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll use cloud-native technologies to deliver secure and efficient solutions, while also mentoring junior developers.
Working in Remote
- Chennai is a major tech hub in India, offering numerous opportunities in IT and software development.
- The city has a well-connected public transport system, making commuting convenient for professionals.
- Chennai's cost of living is relatively lower compared to other major Indian cities, providing a good quality of life.
- The city hosts a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous festivals, arts, and music events throughout the year.
Pay and Career Growth
The role offers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities within a global organization. You'll work in a culture of inclusion with talented peers, focusing on health optimization and technological innovation.
Benefits and Perks
- Career Development
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Impactful work
- Inclusive culture
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in Python or Java with a strong background in cloud-native technologies.
- Proficient in AI-assisted development tools and comfortable with GenAI technologies.
- Skilled in designing scalable, secure applications and managing infrastructure using IaC tools.
May not be for you if...
- Lacks experience with cloud platforms and Infrastructure as Code tools.
- Unfamiliar with AI-assisted development practices and GenAI tools.
- Prefers working in traditional, non-remote environments.
Original Job Description
Requisition number: 2366213
Job category: Technology
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.
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.
As a skilled Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining front-end and back-end application components. This role focuses on delivering end-to-end AI-enabled solutions, ensuring seamless service integration, and utilizing cloud-native technologies to build scalable, secure, and cost-efficient products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance organizational efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain user interfaces, server-side logic, databases, APIs, and deployment processes
Perform analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of software
Leverage cloud-native technologies to design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions
Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud environments using tools like Terraform
Deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions while collaborating with agile teams and stakeholders
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and cloud security standards
Contribute to product roadmaps by understanding customer needs and evaluating new tools, AI frameworks, and cloud technologies
Automate tasks, build reusable utilities, and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices
Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Integrate AI/ML models into applications and ensure seamless deployment on cloud platforms
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly and participate in incident and problem management, including on-call support
Research and develop innovative solutions to improve future capabilities
Guide and mentor junior developers to foster team growth
AI Builder Responsibilities:
Use GenAI tools (Copilot, Claude, Gemini AI) to ideate, prototype, and implement features efficiently
Apply Vibe coding techniques to maintain clean, expressive, and AI-augmented codebases
Develop internal tools and scripts using AI to automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity
Stay current with emerging GenAI trends, tools, and ethical considerations
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 regards 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:
Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in software engineering, including enterprise-class microservices, REST APIs, and web applications and data
5+ years of experience programming in Python/Java
Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and managing infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform
Expertise in designing and developing scalable, resilient, and high-performing REST using (Springboot/FastAPI/Flask APIs)
Good knowledge of microservice architecture, REST API integration, and asynchronous communication patterns
Good understanding of cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Grafana)
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Proficient in setting up CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications, preferably in AKS, using GitHub Actions
Proficiency with AI-Assisted Development Tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf/Amazon Code Whisperer etc.
Proven skilled in addressing security vulnerabilities and ensuring secure application development
Proven passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
Proven excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a passion for sharing best practices and driving organizational discipline
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.
