Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
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. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 7+ years of experience with development of life cycle
- 7+ years of development experience with .NET/Java/JavaScript/Python technologies in a professional environment
- 4+ years of development experience with SQL
- 4+ years of experience with Web APIs and (REST) based communication; experience with API testing tools such as Postman
- 4+ years of experience with Git, Team Foundation Server or similar source control programs
- 4+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines
- 4+ years of experience in Visual Studio and VB.NET, SQL Server and relational database modeling concepts
- 4+ years of experience in SQL Management Studio, Team Foundation Server or similar source control programs
- Ability to perform assigned software development tasks using established standards and procedures with minimal supervision
- Ability to meet scheduled task requirements within assigned deadlines
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Google Gemini, or similar
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- Experience with cloud-based AI services (e.g., Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI)
- Familiarity with deploying and integrating AI/ML models into production systems
- Understanding of natural language processing (NLP) techniques and applications
- Knowledge of data engineering and model training pipelines
- Exposure to ethical AI practices and model evaluation techniques
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead contributing to and directing the efforts of development teams, including internal and external team members
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the existing content supply portfolio of applications and services
- Design, develop, modify, implement, and support software components anywhere in the software stack
- Determine root cause for the most complex software issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions
- Remain current on new technologies and available vendor packages; evaluate and make recommendations as necessary
- Assist in task planning, estimation, scheduling, and staffing
- Mentor Software Engineers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training opportunities
- Determine process improvements, best practices, and develop new processes
- Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams and management
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
