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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead AI/ML Engineer - Java Background - Remote - **Company:** Unitedhealth Group Inc - **Location:** Eden Prairie, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,500.0 - $249,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Health Informatics, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Github, Hibernate (Java), Interoperability, Java Persistence API, PostgreSQL, MySQL, OAuth, Oracle (Applications), Prometheus, JSON Web Token, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Spring-boot, Software Security, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Splunk, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BABBD40A5F30461D9595AF6C6AEA9830/job/ ## About the Role * 7+ years of software engineering experience designing and deploying microservices and RESTful APIs using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot * 5+ years of experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) using Spring Data JPA or Hibernate * 3+ years of experience implementing event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka * 3+ years of experience deploying scalable applications in cloud environments (AWS or Azure) using Docker and Kubernetes * 3+ years of experience setting up CI/CD automation pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps) and version control using Git/GitHub * 2+ years of experience building, integrating, or leveraging enterprise AI tools and solution components to optimize engineering workflows and business processes, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related technical field (or 4+ years of equivalent software engineering experience) * Experience working with healthcare interoperability standards (HL7 FHIR) and Da Vinci Implementation Guides (CRD, DTR, or PAS) * Domain experience in clinical platforms or healthcare operations, including Clinical Workflows, Prior Authorization, Claims Processing, Member Eligibility, and Provider Data * Expertise in API security protocols including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and OAuth Client Credentials *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. ## Description * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business and clinical challenges with an emphasis on responsible use of AI * Architect, build, and maintain enterprise RESTful APIs and microservices supporting Clinical Platforms using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot * Implement healthcare interoperability standards including HL7 FHIR and Da Vinci Implementation Guides (CRD, DTR, PAS) across clinical, prior authorization, claims, member, provider, and eligibility domains * Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement across engineering practices * Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation within clinical systems * Build event-driven backend components using Apache Kafka and integrate with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) utilizing Spring Data JPA and Hibernate * Lead CI/CD pipeline automation, containerization, and cloud deployment strategies using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) * Establish end-to-end monitoring, logging, and performance observability across distributed clinical systems using Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana 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. ## Related Videos - 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