Senior Software Engineer

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 Senior Software Engineer within Optum Technology, you will play a critical onshore lead role in maintaining and evolving the Provider Data Platform and Provider Search applications. This core platform supports regulatory compliance and enterprise healthcare transformation through near-real-time provider data ingestion for consumers. In this role, you will go beyond standard full stack development by designing, scaling, and deploying AI-driven, agentic solutions for data ingestion, validation, and regulatory interpretation within a highly regulated environment. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across system design, data quality, regulatory compliance, and production support, driving technical innovation and architectural excellence. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Maintain and evolve the Provider Data Platform and Provider Search applications to support near-real-time provider data ingestion and regulatory compliance Take a lead role in designing, building, and scaling AI-driven, agentic solutions for data ingestion, validation, and regulatory interpretation within a highly regulated healthcare environment Design, develop, and deploy enterprise AI-powered solutions and automated workflows to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible AI practices Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline software engineering workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous performance and quality improvements Serve as an onshore Subject Matter Expert (SME) across system design, data quality, regulatory interpretation, and production support to guide critical technical decisions Collaborate with business partners, product owners, and system architects to understand desired product capabilities and decompose requirements into specific functional implementations Evaluate emerging technology trends and AI concepts to inform solution design, architectural evolution, and strategic platform innovation Perform code reviews, enforce software engineering best practices, and evaluate code quality using SonarQube and automated testing strategies Conduct comprehensive testing of product distributions prior to release, troubleshoot production issues post-deployment, and implement robust solutions Participate actively in Agile/Scrum development ceremonies to deliver high-quality software releases on cadence What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it