Senior Software Engineer II

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.

The AI Full Stack Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable AI-powered applications using Python, NodeJS for backend services and React.js for frontend interfaces. This role involves building robust APIs, integrating AI/ML models into production environments, developing responsive user interfaces, optimizing application performance, and deploying solutions on cloud platforms such as GCP, or Azure. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, AI engineers, and stakeholders, to deliver innovative solutions that align with business objectives and improve healthcare operations.

Primary Responsibility:

• 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:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
• 5+ years in software development, with hands-on experience in full-stack development with a focus on AI-powered applications
• Experience building AI solutions using frameworks such as Semantic Kernel, Langchain
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into production environments (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD practices
• Solid experience with React.js for building responsive and dynamic user interfaces
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and experience with data storage solutions
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure
• Proficiency in Python and Node.js for backend development
• Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advance platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities for AI integration, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance workflows and decision-making
• Proven solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

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.

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