Optum · 2 months ago
Lead Software Engineer - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $189K/yr
5+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll architect and deploy scalable cloud platforms for high-impact AI/ML solutions, collaborating with experts to improve healthcare journeys through responsible AI innovation.
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Responsibilities
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, provide constructive feedback, and ensure that 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 and knowledge with the team
Monitor and optimize the platform's performance, ensuring efficient resource utilization and responsiveness. Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and scalable deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of the platform
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
Qualification
Required
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 successfully delivering complex cloud-based projects
5+ years of experience in cloud technologies, such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, and experience with 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, with hands-on experience in developing and deploying Gen AI solutions
1+ years of experience with security and compliance requirements in cloud-based environments
Preferred
Proven solid problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and 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 the latest advancements in cloud technologies and AI/ML
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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