Optum is Hiring Software Engineer in Chennai
Technology / Big Data & AI
Job Overview
UnitedHealth Group (Optum) is hiring a Software Engineer in Chennai. The role focuses on building data processing pipelines, cloud-based solutions, APIs, software platforms, and AI-enabled applications while collaborating closely with product and engineering teams.
This opportunity is ideal for engineers with 1+ years of experience looking to leverage modern engineering principles, Azure cloud technologies, and emerging AI tools (like LLMs, LangChain, and RAG) to develop scalable and robust software solutions within the healthcare technology space.
💡 Why this role?
This role allows you to work at the intersection of Big Data, Cloud infrastructure, and state-of-the-art Agentic AI, applying software engineering best practices within a massive global health-tech ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with business and product teams to understand technical requirements and architect robust software designs.
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Design, develop, and maintain complex data processing pipelines and AI-enabled applications.
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Develop scalable software solutions utilizing Object-Oriented Design, SOLID principles, and modern engineering practices.
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Participate in code reviews, software testing, and ensure high-quality platform and technology deployments.
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Work in a collaborative Agile/Scrum environment, assisting with the onboarding of new engineers and sharing best practices.
How to Apply
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