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.

Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.

These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React, Redux, and Node. Js
- Build and integrate intelligent agents and tools using Lang Chain, Lang Graph, and other GenAI frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop backend services in Python and manage data using MongoDB




- Apply design patterns and best practices to ensure clean, maintainable, and effective code
- Utilize Git Hub Copilot to accelerate development and improve code quality
- Added advantage Contribute to the development of machine learning models and pipelines
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies in AI, ML, and software engineering
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies
- Analyzes and investigates
- Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements.

Required Qualifications:

- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience with Lang Chain and Lang Graph for building GenAI applications
- Exposure to MongoDB and RESTful API development
- Solid understanding of Generative AI concepts, agent-based systems, and tool integration
- Familiarity with Git Hub Copilot and modern development workflows
- Proficiency in Java Script, React, Redux, Node.JS, and Python
- Proven solid grasp of software design patterns and architectural principles
- Proven excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward learning
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

At United Health 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 environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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📌 Software Engineering Lead (India)
🏢 UnitedHealth Group
📍 India