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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** LHC Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Databases, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Unstructured Data, Workflow Management Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Analysis, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, AI Platforms, Tools for Reporting, Restful APIs, Network Server, Automation Anywhere
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb288b678fa837dd0eb1610f1cbe04587/eaa

## About the Role

* 1+ years of software development experience with a focus on backend systems, automation, or AI-enabled applications
 * 1+ years of experience with Python building AI workflows, integrations, APIs, and automation services
 * 1+ years of experience designing and implementing agentic workflows, including triggers, decision trees, state management, and multi-step orchestration patterns
 * 1+ years of experience integrating enterprise systems and third-party services through REST APIs and event-driven architecture
 * 1+ years of SQL skills (queries, joins, data modeling, and performance optimization)
 * 1+ years of experience building, deploying, and supporting production solutions through CI/CD pipelines while following security best practices and mitigating operational risk

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar services
 * Experience developing AI agents that utilize tools, memory, workflow orchestration, and human-in-the-loop decision processes
 * Experience processing and analyzing unstructured data including emails, support tickets, documents, transcripts, and call recordings
 * Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, semantic search, and prompt engineering concepts
 * Experience working in regulated environments such as healthcare, security, financial services, or other compliance-driven industries

## Description

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.
The Software Engineer - AI & Security Technology is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting technology solutions that enable and enhance Physical Corporate Security operations. This role combines software engineering, AI/automation, reporting and analytics, database administration, and infrastructure support to improve security operations, access control, visitor management, video surveillance, executive protection, threat intelligence, and incident management capabilities.
The successful candidate will develop custom applications, AI-powered solutions, integrations, dashboards, and automation workflows while supporting enterprise security platforms, databases, servers, and cloud-based services.
Remote: You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges., * Support and maintain enterprise corporate security platforms including: Access Control, Visitor Management Video Surveillance Systems, Alarm Monitoring Platforms, Risk Intelligence and Command Center systems

 * Design, develop, enhance, and support software integrations between security systems, enterprise applications, and cloud services
 * Develop and maintain applications, APIs, databases, automation scripts, and reporting solutions that improve security operations and business processes
 * Support AI-driven security initiatives including video analytics, threat detection, automation, reporting, and operational intelligence solutions
 * Troubleshoot application, server, database, and integration issues and coordinate resolution of production incidents affecting corporate security operations


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