Lead Software Engineer - Remote

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 Lead Software Engineer within the Growth Office - Modernization & AI Acceleration, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying a scalable, cloud-based platform that accelerates modernization and AI adoption across the organization.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, data science, product, and business stakeholders to translate strategic initiatives into secure, high-performance technical solutions. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and AI enablement to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week., * Design, develop, and deploy a cloud-based solutions with a focus on scalability, reliability, performance, and security

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions
• Contribute to architecture and technical design, including technology selection, infrastructure decisions, and integration patterns
• Establish and maintain coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor engineers on modern engineering practices
• Partner with cross-functional teams including data scientists, product managers, and UI/UX designers
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced AI solutions
• Translate business needs into scalable AI applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making
• Monitor and optimize platform performance and resource utilization
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure secure, scalable deployment and operations
• Stay current with advancements in cloud technologies, AI/ML frameworks, and Generative AI

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer or technical developer delivering cloud-based solutions
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• 5+ years of programming experience in Golang, Python, JavaScript, or Java
• 1+ years of experience with security and compliance in cloud environments
• Experience building distributed systems and cloud-native applications

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLM-based solutions
• Experience mentoring or leading engineers
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud monitoring tools
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning in cloud and AI technologies
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to propose innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.