Lead AI or ML Engineer, Optum Technology - Remote

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and best practices
• Solution Design: Design and document scalable, secure, and efficient software architectures that meet business requirements
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including product managers, business analysts, and developers, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Code Reviews/Collaboration: Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to architectural principles, coding standards, and quality guidelines. Collaboration with dev team to ensure timely deliverables and resolve any technical blockers
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring systems are optimized for speed and reliability
• Documentation: Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, technical specifications, and guidelines
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the architecture and propose mitigation strategies
• Compliance: Ensure that solutions comply with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate AI/innovative practices into the architecture

Soft Skills:

• Solid leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in an architectural or leadership role
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed systems
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Solid knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Expertise in microservices architecture, APIs, and integration patterns
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java)
• Proven solid problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proven ability to mentor and guide development teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• Claims processing/EDI related knowledge

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.