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 perks 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.

Join our team as a Grade 27 Software Engineer, where you'll drive innovation in AI-powered solutions and claims testing automation. We're looking for a technical leader with deep expertise in Python, generative AI, and modern DevOps practices, ready to architect scalable applications and automate critical business processes.

Primary Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and deploy large-scale AI and data-driven applications using Python and relevant frameworks




Lead the design and implementation of agentic AI workflows, prompt engineering, and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) patterns
Integrate generative AI solutions with enterprise databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, Vector DBs like ChromaDB) and cloud platforms
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) for production-scale deployment and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered features, including natural language querying, data comparison, and visualization
Develop automation scripts and utilities to streamline data processing, archiving, and system maintenance
Establish and enforce best practices in code review, testing, and documentation for AI and data engineering projects
Participate in customer presentations, handle critical issues, and provide technical insights on AI solutions
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any

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