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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Primarily focus with Automation Platform
• Enhance and support existing infrastructure application related in VMware Services
• Develop automation using Python with Web application integration
• Attend Project meetings and development activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain automation solutions that streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve reliability across shared platforms and services
• Partner with engineering, operations, and product stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, gather requirements, and define success metrics
• Design and develop automation tools/pipelines (scripts, APIs, CI/CD workflows) to optimize repeatable processes and reduce operational risk
• Ensure automation solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable, following coding standards, version control, and documentation best practices
• Integrate automation with existing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, GitHub Actions, Security Platform tools) and coordinate deployments with dependent teams
• Provide support and continuous improvement by monitoring automation outcomes, troubleshooting issues, and implementing enhancements based on feedback
• 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
  
  

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in Automation-focused roles
• Experience with Frontend Engineering (Next.js / React) - Core
• Experience with Backend Engineering (Python)
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices
  
  

• Enterprise integration patterns
• API gateway patterns, service-to-service authentication, request tracing
• Contract-first development (OpenAPI/Swagger), backward-compatible changes
• Infrastructure automation integration
• Ability to integrate backend services with automation tooling (e.g., VM workflows, provisioning, lifecycle tasks)