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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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Software Engineer/Release Train Engineer within Optum Technology's Enterprise Digital Experience Tech team, you will drive the end-to-end delivery, integration, and operational excellence of enterprise finance AI and data solutions. This role leads cross-functional execution across software engineering, data, AI, security, and business teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable solutions are delivered from concept through production. You will leverage modern cloud architecture, release automation, and cutting-edge data/AI technologies to streamline enterprise finance operations and accelerate business value.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of finance technology initiatives, coordinating across software engineering, data engineering, AI engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders
- Drive release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution cadence across multiple agile teams
- Ensure solutions are engineered using scalable, secure, maintainable software design and architecture practices
- Partner with Data Engineers and AI Engineers to integrate data pipelines, semantic layers, RAG capabilities, vector databases, and AI services into production solutions
- Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines, release governance, deployment automation, and operational readiness processes
- Coordinate with security, privacy, compliance, and governance teams to ensure solutions satisfy enterprise standards
- Implement monitoring, observability, automated testing, quality controls, and incident management processes to maintain platform reliability
- Support experimentation, A/B testing, value measurement, and production rollout strategies for AI-enabled platform capabilities
- Drive documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition to steady-state support and operations, mentoring engineering teams in agile delivery, DevOps, and engineering best practices
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and apply responsible review practices to ensure quality and accuracy of technical deliverables
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, release management, or related technical leadership roles
- 2+ years of experience with modern software development practices, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling
- 1+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives and release planning in agile environments
- 1+ years of strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to balance delivery velocity with governance, quality, and platform stability
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (OR 4+ additional years of software engineering or technical delivery experience in lieu of a degree)
- Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technical Program Manager, Engineering Lead, or Solution Delivery Lead
- Experience supporting finance, FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, or corporate reporting functions
- Experience deploying AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions within a large enterprise environment
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, or similar delivery management platforms
- Solid understanding of enterprise security, privacy, compliance, and operational risk management
- Demonstrated familiarity with modern data and AI architectures, including cloud data platforms, APIs, vector databases, semantic retrieval, or generative AI solutions
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Software Engineer/Release Train Engineer within Optum Technology's Enterprise Digital Experience Tech team, you will drive the end-to-end delivery, integration, and operational excellence of enterprise finance AI and data solutions. This role leads cross-functional execution across software engineering, data, AI, security, and business teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable solutions are delivered from concept through production. You will leverage modern cloud architecture, release automation, and cutting-edge data/AI technologies to streamline enterprise finance operations and accelerate business value.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of finance technology initiatives, coordinating across software engineering, data engineering, AI engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders
- Drive release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution cadence across multiple agile teams
- Ensure solutions are engineered using scalable, secure, maintainable software design and architecture practices
- Partner with Data Engineers and AI Engineers to integrate data pipelines, semantic layers, RAG capabilities, vector databases, and AI services into production solutions
- Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines, release governance, deployment automation, and operational readiness processes
- Coordinate with security, privacy, compliance, and governance teams to ensure solutions satisfy enterprise standards
- Implement monitoring, observability, automated testing, quality controls, and incident management processes to maintain platform reliability
- Support experimentation, A/B testing, value measurement, and production rollout strategies for AI-enabled platform capabilities
- Drive documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition to steady-state support and operations, mentoring engineering teams in agile delivery, DevOps, and engineering best practices
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and apply responsible review practices to ensure quality and accuracy of technical deliverables
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, release management, or related technical leadership roles
- 2+ years of experience with modern software development practices, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling
- 1+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives and release planning in agile environments
- 1+ years of strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to balance delivery velocity with governance, quality, and platform stability
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (OR 4+ additional years of software engineering or technical delivery experience in lieu of a degree)
- Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technical Program Manager, Engineering Lead, or Solution Delivery Lead
- Experience supporting finance, FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, or corporate reporting functions
- Experience deploying AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions within a large enterprise environment
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, or similar delivery management platforms
- Solid understanding of enterprise security, privacy, compliance, and operational risk management
- Demonstrated familiarity with modern data and AI architectures, including cloud data platforms, APIs, vector databases, semantic retrieval, or generative AI solutions
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Document your SAFe credentials before applying
Gather your SAFe Program Consultant certification, Agile Release Train leadership records, and any formal education transcripts now. PERM labor certification requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the role's minimum requirements, so gaps in your credential file can stall the process.
Target enterprise employers with active PERM filings
Large financial services, healthcare systems, and defense contractors run multi-team Agile programs that justify a full-time Release Train Engineer and have HR infrastructure to manage PERM. Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified green card sponsorship history for this occupation.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before PERM is approved. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Release Train Engineer roles in your target city so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive Agile coaching experience, your employer can file under EB-2, which typically moves faster for most nationalities than EB-3. Confirm which category fits your background before the job offer is formalized.
Ask about priority date strategy during the offer
Nationals from India and China face per-country backlogs that can extend wait times significantly. Ask your prospective employer whether they'll file your I-140 promptly after PERM approval, since your priority date is set at the PERM filing date and earlier is always better.
Understand AC21 portability before you switch jobs
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, you can change employers under AC21 as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupation. Confirm this threshold with USCIS guidance before accepting any competing offer mid-process.
Green Card Release Train Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a Release Train Engineer role eligible for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Release Train Engineer positions typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, plus substantial Agile leadership experience. That profile fits EB-3 professional classification. If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, your employer can file under EB-2 instead, which may move faster for many nationalities.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization for up to six years, requires an LCA filed with DOL, and is subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent immigration process: your employer files a prevailing wage determination and a recruitment test with DOL, then petitions USCIS via I-140. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can wait years before their priority date becomes current.
How do I find Release Train Engineer employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the PERM process. Focus on large enterprise organizations running scaled Agile programs, since they're more likely to have dedicated immigration counsel and the budget to absorb PERM attorney fees.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-485 has been pending 180 days, your case is generally abandoned and your employer must restart PERM from the beginning. After 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date, provided USCIS approves the portability claim. Your approved I-140's priority date can also carry over to a new employer's petition once the original was approved.
What does the PERM recruitment test involve for a Release Train Engineer position?
PERM requires your employer to run a good-faith recruitment campaign using DOL-mandated methods, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal job orders, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. The employer must document all applicants and rejection reasons before DOL will certify the application. This process can take several months before the I-140 petition is even filed.