01Overview
About the job
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.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy Python-based applications and services
Build and maintain scalable REST APIs and microservices
Develop automation solutions to improve productivity and operational efficiency
Troubleshoot production issues and drive performance optimizations
Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
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 regard 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
Graduate degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of software development experience
Hands-on experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django
Experience building REST APIs and backend services
Experience with Git, debugging, testing, and Linux environments
Solid Python programming and OOP fundamentals
Knowledge of MongoDB/PostgreSQL/MySQL and database design
Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
Azure/AWS/GCP cloud experience
Docker and Kubernetes
CI/CD and DevOps practices
Kafka/RabbitMQ and microservices architecture
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.
