Tech Development Program Associate PHL

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.

Key Information Regarding Software Engineering

• The program begins with a four-week in-office onboarding bootcamp focused on building foundational skills, fostering community, and preparing you for success
• After bootcamp, TDP Associates join their assigned teams and begin contributing to meaningful, real-world projects aligned with business needs and personal interests
• TDP Associates are expected to follow the hybrid work policy of their assigned office location after bootcamp, there is no full-time telecommuting role
• The start date for the 2026 cohort is July 28, 2026
• Office location would be in Metro Manila, Philippines
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• For 2026, TDP will be offering only Software Engineering role. The role includes, but is not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations, and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative way
• 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 regard 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
  
  

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for potential future roles.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in BE or BTECH or MCA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, IT and other technology related fields; University grading of at least 85% and above , No active backlogs
• Currently in final year of obtaining a bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college/university in majors stated above
• Experience with software engineering tools such as source code control systems (i.e. GIT, GitHub), IDE, Continuous Delivery and deployment pipeline, etc.
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), with demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving
• Proficient in one or more coding languages (Example: Python, Java, C, SQL, .NET)
• Must be eligible to work in Philippines without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or involvement in any additional technical activities (Robotics, Comp. Science/Tech clubs, Tech or Engineering side projects, GitHub, etc.) and/or tech related employment experience
• Experience with Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
• Understanding of Agile Frameworks, methodologies, roles, and tools (Kanban, Scrum, SaFE, LeSS, etc.)
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly within technical teams and cross-functional environments
  
  

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.

Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved.

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