Associate Software Engineer

Summary

Optum is a global organization that delivers technology-enabled care and helps millions of people live healthier lives. The Associate Software Engineer will design, build, and deploy scalable backend services, microservices, automated pipelines, and cloud-native solutions while using AI tools to streamline engineering workflows and support healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and microservices using Python and FastAPI
• Build event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka and manage data persistence using MongoDB
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy, maintain, and monitor workloads in Kubernetes environments
• Establish, maintain, and optimize automated CI/CD workflows using GitHub and GitHub Actions
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and automation capabilities to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate software engineering tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
• Evaluate emerging technical trends and AI capabilities to inform solution design and drive strategic innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional development teams, participate in code reviews, and contribute to software design and architecture discussions

Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 years of software development experience
• 1 years of experience building backend applications or microservices using Python
• 1 years of experience with RESTful API development using frameworks such as FastAPI
• 1 years of experience with version control and automated workflows using GitHub and GitHub Actions
• 1 years of experience containerizing applications using Docker
• 1+ years of experience working with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with container orchestration and management using Kubernetes
• Experience with event streaming or messaging architectures using Apache Kafka
• Experience designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, prompt engineering, or integrating machine learning/AI models into production environments
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools or techniques to automate tasks, improve workflow efficiency, or build application features

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 years of software development experience
• 1 years of experience building backend applications or microservices using Python
• 1 years of experience with RESTful API development using frameworks such as FastAPI
• 1 years of experience with version control and automated workflows using GitHub and GitHub Actions
• 1 years of experience containerizing applications using Docker
• 1+ years of experience working with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with container orchestration and management using Kubernetes
• Experience with event streaming or messaging architectures using Apache Kafka
• Experience designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, prompt engineering, or integrating machine learning/AI models into production environments
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools or techniques to automate tasks, improve workflow efficiency, or build application features

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility from anywhere within the U.S.
• Career development opportunities
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution