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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** LHC Group, Inc. - **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,700.0 - $163,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Automation of Tests, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Security, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), Spring Framework, Machine Learning, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Web Services, Data Logging, Large Language Models, Database Optimization, Reliability of Systems, Generative AI, Virtual Agents, Cloud Integration, Api Management, Docker - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usd6a8f56371730e47c285f619860ea392/eaa ## About the Role 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., * 7+ years of experience developing software applications * 4+ years of experience developing Java / J2EE, Web Services, Spring, and Hibernate * 3+ years of experience in CI/CD and DevOps practices * 3+ years of professional experience do you have in stakeholder management, including building relationships, aligning priorities, and communicating with cross-functional stakeholders * 1+ years of experience with AI/ML-driven solutions * 1+ years of professional experience designing or implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, * 4+ years of experience working on large-scale, high-throughput, or distributed applications, taking ownership of key components or services * 3+ year of experience participating in and influencing system design, architecture discussions, and delivery planning, working closely with senior engineers and architects * 3+ years of experience demonstrating ability to identify technical improvements, refactor legacy components, and apply modern engineering practices to improve reliability, scalability, and maintainability * 5+ years of experience using communication skills to clearly explain technical concepts, review peers' code and designs, and collaborate effectively across teams * Strong experience with Oracle Database 19c, 23ai, or 26ai development and administration. * Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, functions, packages, and performance tuning. * Experience with Oracle AI Vector Search, embeddings, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications. * Familiarity with observability practices, including logging, metrics, and alerting for production systems * Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs), Vector Databases, Agent-Based / Agentic AI Architectures, AI-Powered Application Integration, AI Solution Design & Development, Oracle with AI & Cloud Integration, Vector & Semantic Capabilities * Database performance tuning and query optimization. * Data security, encryption, RBAC, auditing, and compliance practice ## Description As a Senior Software Engineer at Optum Technology, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-throughput applications and services across the full engineering stack. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate AI tools and services such as intelligent assistants, semantic search, and automated decision workflows mainly focusing Oracle 26 AI DB. You will collaborate closely with architects and peers, champion DevOps continuous integration and automation practices, and leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to augment development efficiency and streamline engineering workflows. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges., * Design, develop, and integrate AI tools and services such as intelligent assistants, semantic search, and automated decision workflows mainly focusing Oracle 26 AI DB * Contribute across the full-stack engineering layer, delivering scalable architecture and design implementations from UI to database and API integrations. * Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and delivery planning in close collaboration with senior engineers and architects. * Advance DevOps practices by contributing to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and containerization using Docker. * Identify technical improvements, refactor legacy components, and apply modern engineering practices to enhance system reliability, scalability, and maintainability. * Review peers' code and design proposals, clearly communicate technical concepts, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. * Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement. * Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation. * Must be Available for performance tests which run at Nighttime from 8PM to 12AM CST couple of times in a month ## Related Videos - [RAG's Not Dead, You're Just Using It Wrong! - Phil Nash](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1906-rag-s-not-dead-you-re-just-using-it-wrong-phil-nash) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Carl Lapierre - Exploring Advanced Patterns in Retrieval-Augmented Generation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1235-carl-lapierre-exploring-advanced-patterns-in-retrieval-augmented-generation) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models)