Lead application development and technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and integrate AI-assisted engineering (code generation, reviews, research). Design and implement scalable microservices using .NET/C#, TypeScript, SQL and Azure/Terraform. Ensure coding standards, security, quality, and participate in full lifecycle delivery, testing, deployment, support, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requisition Number: 2361627
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead to drive application development, mentor junior engineers, and lead adoption of modern development practices, including AI-assisted engineering.
This role combines hands-on development, technical leadership, and AI-driven innovation, with responsibilities spanning coding, architecture, code reviews, research, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Education
Experience
Must-Have Technical Skills
AI & GenAI Skills
Good-to-Have Skills
Key Attributes
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead to drive application development, mentor junior engineers, and lead adoption of modern development practices, including AI-assisted engineering.
This role combines hands-on development, technical leadership, and AI-driven innovation, with responsibilities spanning coding, architecture, code reviews, research, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead application development efforts and provide technical guidance to the team
- Mentor and train junior engineers, promoting best practices and continuous learning
- Leverage AI tools for:
- Code generation and optimization
- Code reviews and PR analysis
- Technical research and productivity improvements
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions using modern architecture
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, security, and quality practices
- Participating in end-to-end delivery including development, testing, deployment, and support
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams for successful project execution
Education
- B.E / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent
Experience
- 7+ years of professional software development experience
Must-Have Technical Skills
- Backend & Programming: .NET, C#
- Frontend: TypeScript
- Database: SQL
- Cloud & DevOps: Azure, Terraform
- Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions
- Architecture: Microservices
AI & GenAI Skills
- Hands-on experience with:
- LangChain
- LangGraph
- MCP-based development
- Familiarity with:
- GitHub Copilot
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Other Generative AI tools and frameworks
- Ability to integrate AI into development workflows (code, testing, analysis)
Good-to-Have Skills
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline optimization and automation strategies
- Knowledge of REST APIs design and API management
- Exposure to React or modern frontend frameworks
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with observability tools (App Insights, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
- Understanding of application security practices (authentication, authorization, secure coding)
- Experience with performance tuning and scalability improvements
- Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure automation
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Key Attributes
- Strong ownership mindset with focus on delivery and quality
- Passion for mentoring and team development
- Proactive in adopting emerging technologies, especially AI-driven development
- Ability to balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. SM
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Optum Hyderabad, Telangana, IND Office
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