Designs, develops, tests, and deploys Python applications, REST APIs, and microservices. Builds automation, troubleshoots production issues, optimizes performance, participates in code reviews, and collaborates cross-functionally. Requires backend development experience with Python frameworks, databases, Linux, Git, testing, and debugging. Cloud, containerization, CI/CD, DevOps, messaging systems, and microservices experience are preferred.
Requisition Number: 2381563
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy Python-based applications and services
- Build and maintain scalable REST APIs and microservices
- Develop automation solutions to improve productivity and operational efficiency
- Troubleshoot production issues and drive performance optimizations
- Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of software development experience
- Hands-on experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django
- Experience building REST APIs and backend services
- Experience with Git, debugging, testing, and Linux environments
- Solid Python programming and OOP fundamentals
- Knowledge of MongoDB/PostgreSQL/MySQL and database design
- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Azure/AWS/GCP cloud experience
- Docker and Kubernetes
- CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Kafka/RabbitMQ and microservices architecture
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.
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