Associate Software Engineer

Summary

UnitedHealth Group is a healthcare organization that uses technology to improve health outcomes and connect people with care, pharmacy benefits, and data. The Associate Software Engineer will design, build, and deploy backend microservices, automated pipelines, cloud-native solutions, and AI-powered capabilities supporting complex healthcare workflows. The role also involves collaborating with development teams on architecture, code reviews, and innovation.

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

• You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• Career development opportunities