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.

Primary Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI/ML solutions and intelligent applications

Build and deploy machine learning models and AI services into production environments

Demonstrated solid analytical and problem solving skills with innovative ideas to bring value to the business

Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Python

Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering teams to operationalize AI solutions

Implement MLOps best practices including model versioning, deployment automation, monitoring, and governance

Build cloud-native applications leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, and GCP services

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable software releases

Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies including Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, and Agentic AI frameworks

Ensure security, scalability, reliability, and performance of AI/ML applications

Participate in solution design reviews, code reviews, and technical mentoring

Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to,



transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so Required Qualifications AI Dojo Certification 4+ years experience in software engineering development

4+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, Python etc.

2+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, machine learning model development, or Generative AI solutions

Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, Vertex AI, OpenAI, or similar AI platforms

Experience with React.js or modern front-end frameworks

Experience with cloud-native application development and deployment

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and Kubernetes

Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or equivalent cloud platforms 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 setting and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

📌 AI/ML Engineer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Hyderabad