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 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

• Lead multiple cross-functional software engineering teams responsible for delivering and supporting business-critical applications across the Government Programs Digital (Medicare and Retirement)
• Drive end-to-end software delivery, including solution design, development, testing, deployment, operational support, and continuous improvement
• Champion AI-enabled engineering practices and AIDLC adoption to improve developer productivity, quality, and delivery velocity




• Lead modernization initiatives, including cloud transformation, platform upgrades, technical debt reduction, and application rationalization efforts
• Establish and enforce engineering governance, architecture standards, security controls, and operational excellence practices
• Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and technology leaders to define roadmaps, priorities, and strategic technology investments
• Oversee application health, availability, incident management, vulnerability remediation, compliance, and audit readiness
• Manage engineering capacity, financial planning, vendor partnerships, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives
• Develop and mentor engineering talent through coaching, succession planning, performance management, and career development programs
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, an

📌 Senior Manager Software Engineering (Hyderabad)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Hyderabad