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. Primary Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy Python-based applications and servicesBuild and maintain scalable REST APIs and microservicesDevelop automation solutions to improve productivity and operational efficiencyTroubleshoot production issues and drive performance optimizationsParticipate in code reviews and follow engineering best practicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutionsComply 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 experience3+ years of software development experienceHands-on experience with FastAPI, Flask, or DjangoExperience building REST APIs and backend servicesExperience with Git, debugging, testing, and Linux environmentsSolid Python programming and OOP fundamentalsKnowledge of MongoDB/PostgreSQL/MySQL and database designSolid problem-solving and analytical skills Preferred Qualifications Azure/AWS/GCP cloud experienceDocker and KubernetesCI/CD and DevOps practicesKafka/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.