Key skills
JavaPython.NETReactJSAngularTypescriptPublic CloudAI/ML developmentHealthcare industry experienceSpring frameworkHibernateOraclePostgresMySQLAWSAzureGoogle CloudDevOps practicesDockerKubernetesMicroservices architectureHL7 FHIRJWTSAMLAI-assisted developmentTypeScriptSQLAIMLClaudeReactVueVue.jsSpringSSOAgileScrumProduct ManagementCommunication
About this role
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance existing Clinical Decision Support solutions and develop new products, leveraging expertise in software, data, and AI/ML disciplines. The role involves owning the design, development, and maintenance of software components while collaborating with cross-functional partners.
Responsibilities:
- Own the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex software components and services across the product lifecycle
- Use AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Codex) to accelerate development, generate boilerplate, improve test coverage, and explore implementation options
- Review, validate, and refine AI-generated code to ensure correctness, security, maintainability, and compliance with enterprise standards
- Design scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and engineering standards
- Write clean, secure, well-documented, and testable code following best practices and coding standards
- Lead technical problem-solving efforts for complex or ambiguous engineering challenges
- Perform and lead code reviews, ensuring quality regardless of whether code is human- or AI-generated
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional partners
- Mentor engineers on effective and responsible use of AI coding tools, including prompt quality and validation practices
- Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and security
- Identify opportunities to improve developer productivity, system quality, and operational efficiency through automation and AI adoption
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of software development, quality engineering, or technical product management experience
- 4+ years of experience in the software engineering profession
- 4+ years of development experience with languages such as Java, .NET, or Python
- 4+ years of development experience with front-end technologies such as ReactJS, Angular, or Typescript
- 2+ years of Public Cloud experience
- 2+ years of UM or Prior Auth enabling technology experience
- 1+ years of AI/ML development experience
- 1+ years of healthcare industry experience
- Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment CPC or other coding certification
- Experience with modern Java frameworks like Spring, Hibernate
- Experience with Oracle, Postgres, MySQL or other SQL based databases
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
- Familiarity with HL7 FHIR and SSO solutions using JWT or SAML is a plus
- Experience leveraging AI Tooling (Codex, Claude Code, Copilot) to accelerate development
- Experience establishing best practices for AI-assisted development