Optum is a global leader dedicated to improving health outcomes through technology. Join our team to connect individuals with the essential care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture where talented individuals collaborate, access comprehensive benefits, and pursue career development. Contribute to advancing global health optimization and making a tangible impact on the communities we serve. Together, we will embrace a philosophy of Caring. Connecting. Growing.

This role is pivotal in enhancing healthcare solutions and ensuring operational excellence within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Design, develop, test, and support enhancements for RxClaim Plan and F6 using AS400/iSeries, Synon/2E, RPG, and COBOL. Analyze business requirements and assess impact on RxClaim Code Adjudication and Plan modules. Develop adjudication logic, benefits processing, pricing, accumulators, edits, and claim processing enhancements. Participate actively in backlog refinement, estimation, design reviews, code reviews, testing, and production support. Troubleshoot complex production issues, driving root cause analysis and resolution. Collaborate effectively with business analysts, product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams. Mentor junior engineers, contributing to technical excellence and knowledge sharing. Leverage AI tools and agents to accelerate code analysis, documentation, testing, impact analysis, modernization, and enhance engineering productivity.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required. Possess 8+ years of experience in AS400/iSeries application development. Demonstrate proven experience in software design, development, implementation, and production support. Have hands-on experience with AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar. Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery models is essential. Deep knowledge of RxClaim Code Adjudication, Plan setup, benefit administration, claim processing, pricing, accumulators, and pharmacy benefit management (PBM) systems is necessary. Exhibit proven solid expertise in Synon/2E, RPG, COBOL, CL, and DB2. Possess proven solid analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Demonstrate a proven ability to build and leverage AI-powered automations, copilots, agents, and knowledge solutions to enhance engineering efficiency and software quality. Adherence to all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, including those concerning work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements, is mandatory.