Associate Software Engineer

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. They are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join their cloud engineering team to build, maintain, and optimize scalable applications in AWS using modern technologies like Python and GoLang. The role involves collaborating with engineers to design and deploy cloud-native solutions while improving health outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications utilizing AWS serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, API Gateway, ECS on Fargate)
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code primarily in Python, with potential opportunities to develop in GoLang
• Utilize Terraform as the primary Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool to provision and manage AWS cloud resources
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline software engineering workflows, automate routine development tasks, and drive continuous improvements in code quality
• Collaborate with senior engineers and product stakeholders to help design, test, and release robust software solutions
• Evaluate emerging trends in software engineering and cloud technologies to inform solution design and drive strategic innovation
• Comply with enterprise security protocols, coding standards, and best practices
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing existing serverless applications to ensure high performance and availability
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

Requirements:

• HS Diploma
• 2+ years of software development experience (academic or professional) using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or C++)
• 1+ years experience working with AWS Cloud Services or Cloud Practitioner Certification
• 1+ years experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git) and writing basic unit tests
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such CloudFormation or Terraform
• Experience utilizing generative AI assistants or enterprise-approved AI tools to accelerate development workflows
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline concepts
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy