Join Optum, a global leader in healthcare technology, and contribute to improving health outcomes for millions. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Lead with expertise in Python Fullstack and FastAPI to drive innovation and shape the future of enterprise-scale applications.

At Optum, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that values collaboration, comprehensive benefits, and career development. Make a significant impact on communities worldwide as we advance health optimization on a global scale. Let's start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Define and spearhead the architecture for enterprise-scale applications and platforms, focusing on scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions.

Lead the development of robust APIs, backend services, and distributed systems. Establish and champion engineering standards, architecture patterns, and best practices.

Drive cloud modernization, platform engineering, and DevOps initiatives, ensuring operational excellence. Conduct thorough architecture and design reviews, maintaining technical governance.

Collaborate closely with Product, Security, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Architecture teams. Mentor senior engineers and technical leads, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, alongside 9-12 years of comprehensive software engineering experience.

Demonstrate at least 5 years of leadership in large-scale technical initiatives, with strong hands-on Python expertise and experience architecting enterprise-scale distributed systems.

Proven experience in cloud architecture (GCP/AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, and container platforms is essential. Implement DevOps and CI/CD practices with a deep understanding of security, resiliency, scalability, and operational excellence.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are crucial for success in this role.