Architect

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:

• Drive architectural decisions for AI-based products and platforms
• Design and build components on top of existing software architecture
• Create high-quality design documents, architecture diagrams, and technical specifications
• Guide and support the engineering team on technical and architectural aspects (part of the AI 200 team)
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure seamless delivery and alignment
• Ensure adherence to security protocols, performance optimization, and best coding practices across the SDLC
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with tools/technologies such as:
  • Angular
  • Claude / GPT or similar LLM frameworks
  • Cloud platforms (preferably AWS or equivalent)
• Proven experience in end-to-end product development and releases
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Event-driven architecture (including LLM-based systems)
  • AI agents and their integration with systems
  • Design patterns and scalable system design
• Solid understanding of AI/ML architecture, especially LLMs (Large Language Models)
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep expertise in cloud ecosystem (preferably AWS)
  • Solid hands-on experience with:
    • Docker / containerization
    • API management
    • Microservices architecture
  • Good understanding of full SDLC, including:
    • Architecture & design
    • Documentation
    • Development & deployment
    • Security and compliance
    • Performance optimization

Expectations from the Role:

• Act as a technical anchor for the team
• Influence architectural direction and best practices
• Enable team success through guidance, mentoring, and problem-solving

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