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 perks, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive advantages 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:
As an AI-First Technical Leader
Define and drive the organization's AI-first engineering vision, embedding Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation into engineering practices, products, and business processes
Lead the design and implementation of scalable AI-powered solutions leveraging Azure AI Foundry, GPT models, Agentic AI frameworks, RAG architectures, vector databases, knowledge graphs, and enterprise data platforms
Architect and deliver secure, resilient,



cloud-native solutions on Azure using IaaS, PaaS, containerized, serverless, and AI-native architectures
Stay at the forefront of advancements in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), multimodal AI, Agentic AI, MLOps, Data Engineering, and Cloud technologies, translating innovations into business value
Ensure system architectures support scalability, data quality, explainability, compliance, and responsible use of AI while aligning with long-term technology strategy
As an AI-First People Leader
Build and nurture high-performing engineering teams capable of designing, developing, and operating AI-powered products and platforms
Mentor engineers, architects, and leaders in AI engineering practices, cloud architectures, data platforms, and up-to-date software engineering
Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, innovation, and AI adoption across the engineeri

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