Architect

Requisition Number: 2330751
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 and implement scalable software architectures for enterprise applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and microservices adoption
• Introduce AI-driven capabilities (e.g., predictive analytics, GenAI-based automation) into system design
• Mentor engineering teams on best practices, including AI/ML integration and Go-based development
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and responsible AI guidelines. (OptumInsig...Architect - Word)
• 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 regards 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:

• 8+ years in software engineering
• 3+ years in architecture or technical leadership roles
• Technical Expertise:
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and GenAI platforms (OpenAI, Hugging Face, Azure OpenAI)
  • Knowledge of distributed systems, API design, and microservices
  • Familiarity with MLOps, prompt engineering, and AI governance
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Proven solid programming skills in Go, Java, and Python
• Soft Skills:
  • Solid communication and collaboration
  • Ability to mentor and lead technical teams effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, AI/ML certifications
• Experience in healthcare or financial domains
• Proven track record in AI-driven architecture and performance optimization

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.