[Remote] Senior Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Software Engineer will leverage AI tools, lead the creation of design documentation, and maintain backend services while collaborating with various teams to drive innovation in Gen AI technologies.ResponsibilitiesLeverage AI assisted tools for design, implementation, code reviews, and testingLead the creation of comprehensive design documentation and architectural diagrams to clearly communicate system structure, data flow, and integration points across teams and stakeholdersArchitect and maintain robust backend services using Python and Java frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Spring Boot), with a solid emphasis on security, performance, and observabilityContainerize AI/ML projects and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub ActionsCollaborating with Tech Leaders, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and SMEs to translate complex business needs into scalable technical solutionsTake ownership of complex issues across the stack, driving resolution through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaborationStay ahead and drive innovation on emerging Gen AI technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to inform solution design and strategic directionLead incident response and production support efforts, including real-time debugging, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation planningTroubleshooting skills to triage production issues and do root cause analysisExcellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and business teamsAbility to work and collaborate with teammates as well as other teams across the larger org and globallyEagerness to learn new applications and toolsCapability to understand and learn without much external helpSkills6+ years of software experience, with 3+ years in Gen AI engineering and framework4+ years of full-stack development experience with Python or Java and RESTful APIs4+ years of experience in DevOps and CI/CD using GitHub Actions4+ years of experience in operations/production support roleExperience using these or similar tools: Service Now, Splunk, DatadogExperience in building LLM based Gen AI applications, AI agents or copilots using frameworks like AWS SDK and OpenAI SDKExperience with the challenges of delivering and monitoring LLM based cloud systems into productionExpertise in backend development using Python or Java, including frameworks like FastAPI, Spring BootProven solid communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiencesSolid understanding of microservices, service-oriented architecture, and API gateway patterns. Experience with performance improvement strategies, caching, threading, parallel processingGood Command on Prompt EngineeringBenefitsA comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.Company OverviewWe’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://frontiertherapies.optum.com.