Optum · 17 hours ago
Technical Architect
Minnetonka, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $193K/yr
10+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. As a Technical Architect, you will drive innovation in an Agile environment, guiding teams to enhance problem-solving capabilities and implementing scalable solutions in healthcare technology.
EducationHealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Guide teams in identifying complex challenges and opportunities for improvement by recognizing customer impacts, utilizing available resources, and coaching members to enhance problem definition abilities
Possess comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and related technological applications that support product capabilities. Develop and implement learning strategies to expand expertise in healthcare. Mentor and onboard new architects while facilitating communication between technical and non-technical groups
Oversee teams as they evaluate current processes, identify gaps, explore solution options, and present recommendations to colleagues and stakeholders
Lead architectural teams in implementing product and platform architecture practices consistent with UHC and Optum standards, Drive the development of product capability strategies, create detailed architecture documentation, and work collaboratively with business and engineering partners
Ensure all solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, identify reusable design patterns, and exhibit Agile architecture principles. Supervise junior architects through Segment ARB review completion
Display expert-level proficiency in technology stacks relevant to various software components and capabilities
Understand deployment models for software components, including their associated costs, and spearhead migration efforts to embrace modernized deployment approaches
Apply advanced knowledge in security, performance, scalability, reliability, maintainability, and usability when designing solutions
Assess service areas to propose automation opportunities across multiple capabilities and recommend process retrospectives for ongoing improvement
Stay up to date with emerging technologies to recognize innovative applications, guiding teams to suggest prototypes and pilot projects that highlight their strengths and limitations
Collaborate with business units and other systems to design integrated solutions, serving as a subject matter expert on functionality
Choose the most appropriate technology to address each challenge effectively
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Software Engineering
7+ years of experience in software solution architecture, with a focus on AI/ML systems
7+ years of experience architecting scalable platforms and microservices, including RESTful API design and cloud-native development
3+ years of experience communicating architectural vision and strategy across cross-functional teams
1+ years of experience with AI/ML concepts including responsible AI principles, multi-agent solutions, generative AI, MCP and A2A
Proven solid analytical skills to dissect intricate problems and devise effective solutions
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Experience deploying and monitoring LLM-based cloud systems
Healthcare experience (provider or consumer)
Agile/Scrum, Microservices, and Domain Driven Design experience
Familiar with PII/PHI or sensitive data handling
Proven effective communicator with ability to simplify technical topics
Proven to be action-oriented
Proven interest in innovation and latest AI/ML trends
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Chief Financial Officer
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