Associate Software Engineer

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.   

Join a dynamic engineering team at Optum Technology in Hartford, CT, focused on building the next generation of intelligent, AI-powered solutions. As an Associate Software Engineer, you will work on an innovative portfolio of web and backend services, leveraging advanced frameworks such as React, Node.js, and GenAI-driven agent architectures (using LangChain and LangGraph). You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to create and deploy cutting-edge, scalable web applications that connect healthcare data with impactful user experiences. This role offers an incredible opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow your career while utilizing modern, AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot to solve complex enterprise challenges.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React, Redux, and Node.js.
• Build and integrate intelligent agents and automated tools using LangChain, LangGraph, and other modern GenAI frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust backend services in Python and manage application data using MongoDB
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation within AI, ML, and software engineering
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Apply proven design patterns and engineering best practices to ensure clean, maintainable, and highly efficient code
• Participate actively in code reviews, architecture discussions, agile ceremonies, and collaborative team environments

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree OR Equivalent Software Development experience (e.g., Associate degree in Computer Science with 2+ years of software development experience)
• 1+ years of experience with our academic project exposure to modern JavaScript, React, Redux, Node.js, and Python
• Hands-on project experience utilizing GenAI frameworks such as LangChain or LangGraph to build agent-based systems or tool integrations
• Exposure to database management using MongoDB and RESTful API development
• Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development workflows, such as utilizing GitHub Copilot or similar tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience contributing to the development of machine learning (ML) models, pipelines, or data preparation tasks
• Strong grasp of software design patterns and architectural principles
• Proactive attitude toward learning emerging technologies in AI, ML, and modern web development
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong ability to collaborate within a team environment

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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