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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Optum, Inc - **Location:** Minnetonka, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,700.0 - $163,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Data Validation, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Fault Tolerance, Github, Graph Database, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Information Retrieval, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Machine Learning, NoSQL, Search Technologies, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Application Frameworks, Web Services, Workflow Management Systems, Pinecone, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Backend, Agentic-AI, Cloudformation, Containerization, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, AgentOps, Machine Learning Operations, FAISS, Front End Software Development, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, OpenSearch, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=712c0b25aa3285b3 ## About the Role * HS Diploma required * 4 years of full-stack engineering experience with strong backend and frontend development expertise * 4 years of experience applying software engineering principles, design patterns, scalability, reliability, observability, and secure coding practices * 4 years of hands-on experience in Python development, including scalable RESTful APIs and microservices architecture * 4 years of experience with React.js and modern frontend development frameworks and practices * 4 years of experience working on AWS cloud platform, including compute, storage, networking, IAM, monitoring, and security services * 3 years of experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), Kubernetes, and DevOps practices * 3 years of experience designing and developing distributed, event-driven applications in enterprise environments * 2 years of experience leading technical discussions, driving solution design, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders * 6 months years of experience integrating AI/ML models, GenAI services, or intelligent automation capabilities into production applications Preferred Skills: * Experience with Agentic AI, Generative AI platforms, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI orchestration frameworks * Experience implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, semantic search, and knowledge retrieval systems * Familiarity with vector databases such as Pinecone, FAISS, OpenSearch * Experience with AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, or enterprise AI platforms * Exposure to AgentOps, LLMOps/MLOps ecosystems including model registries, evaluation frameworks, monitoring systems, and AI governance controls * Experience with workflow orchestration platforms, autonomous agents, and enterprise automation frameworks * Knowledge of healthcare, claims processing, provider operations, utilization management, or regulated environments * Experience working with enterprise architecture governance and secure software development lifecycle practices * Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills ## Description At UnitedHealthcare, we are transforming the healthcare experience through innovative technology. As a Senior Software Engineer in the Claims Global Claims Operations (GCO) team, you will join us at the forefront of our claims automation initiatives. Our initial automation efforts (AI 1.0) have already delivered significant annual savings. Now, as we transition to our next-generation automated solutions (AI 10.0) combined with our retail-focused efforts, we have the potential to fundamentally optimize our operating structure., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise-grade applications supporting Agentic AI and claims automation use cases * Build high-performance backend services and APIs for AI-assisted workflows, intelligent decision systems, and orchestration platforms * Develop responsive and intuitive frontend applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React.js preferred) and tanstack query * Implement reusable components, design patterns, and secure coding practices across the application stack * Lead design discussions, code reviews, and technical solutioning sessions * Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices * Contribute to architecture reviews, governance processes, and technology strategy * Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery * Collaborate with product managers, architects, AI engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions * Architect, develop, and deploy applications on AWS (Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, Aurora, Bedrock, SageMaker) * Design event-driven and microservices architectures for scalable AI workloads * Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and/or CloudFormation * Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, security, reliability, and cost efficiency * Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins * Implement automated testing strategies including unit, integration, API, and end-to-end testing * Adopt DevOps and LLMOps best practices for model deployment, monitoring, observability, and lifecycle management * Improve system availability, fault tolerance, and operational excellence through monitoring and alerting frameworks * Develop APIs and services supporting document ingestion, knowledge management, vector search, and workflow execution * Design and optimize SQL/NoSQL, Vector Databases, Knowledge Graphs, Semantic Search for transactional and AI-driven workloads * Enable integration with enterprise systems, claims platforms, and external healthcare services * Support data validation, monitoring, and governance requirements for AI solutions * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AIac 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 - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Building Blocks of RAG: From Understanding to Implementation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1249-building-blocks-of-rag-from-understanding-to-implementation) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Unboxing the DeepFace](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/335-unboxing-the-deepface) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care)