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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 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. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and managing infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform (Serveless Architecture, Cloudwatch(monitoring)
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and integrating AI models into applications. (Secondary)
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, serverless computing, and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Splunk, Grafana)
• Experience with component-based architecture, preferably React, and building large React applications
• Skilled in addressing security vulnerabilities and ensuring secure application development
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a passion for sharing best practices and driving organizational discipline
• Future Looking Skills
• Good understanding of LLMs and generative models
• How to effectively create prompts to get desired output from generative models
• Hands-on experience with API's like OpenAI and React JS
• Proficiency with AI-Assisted Development Tools like GitHub Copilot, etc.

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 takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in software engineering, including enterprise-class microservices, REST APIs, React JS, API Security and web applications
• 3 years of experience programming in at least one high-level language (.NET Core/C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• 3 years of hands-on experience building large scale web applications using SPA frameworks like ReactJS
• 3 years of experience building and leveraging container-based technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes
• 3 years of solid delivery experience in a matrixed environment
• 3 years of Agile Based Delivery combined with DevOps experience (CI / CD / CT) and Jenkins/Github Actions
• 3 years of experience in designing data model based on requirement
• 3 years of experience building native cloud solutions on either Azure (preferred) or AWS 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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