[Hiring] Associate Software Engineer @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

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.

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• Salary range: $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment.