Optum Tech, part of UnitedHealth Group, is looking for an Engineering Manager to provide technical and people leadership for an offshore team building full stack and Generative AI solutions. You will guide technical direction, own delivery outcomes, and collaborate closely with onshore engineering and business teams to translate needs into results.
What You'll Do
- Provide technical and architectural leadership for full stack and GenAI initiatives using React, Node.js, Python, LangChain, and LangGraph
- Lead and mentor the offshore engineering team, driving career development, technical excellence, and engagement
- Partner closely with onshore engineering and business teams to align priorities, translate business needs into technical outcomes, and ensure predictable delivery
- Guide the application of engineering best practices, design patterns, and architectural standards
- Own delivery commitments, quality, and adherence to agile practices, including participation in design reviews, code reviews, and ceremonies
- Promote effective use of modern development tools, including GitHub Copilot, to improve productivity and code quality
- Stay current with advances in AI, ML, and software engineering, guiding thoughtful adoption within the team
- Provide directions for machine learning models and data pipelines when applicable
What We're Looking For
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- Experience guiding teams working with MongoDB and RESTful APIs
- Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams in an offshore or distributed model
- Solid understanding of full stack architectures using JavaScript, React, Redux, Node.js, Python
- Exposure to Generative AI systems, including LangChain, LangGraph, and agent-based solutions
- Solid grasp of system design, architectural decision making, and software design patterns
- Proven solid communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance technical depth and leadership accountability
Technical Stack
- Frontend: JavaScript, React, Redux
- Backend: Node.js, Python
- AI & Tools: LangChain, LangGraph
- Data: MongoDB
Team & Environment
You will lead an offshore engineering team that works closely with onshore engineering teams across the organization.
Benefits & Compensation
- Culture guided by inclusion
- Comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities
UnitedHealth Group is committed to mitigating environmental impact and delivering equitable care as part of its mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
