Python Software Engineer - Schaumburg, IL

About this role

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Role is for a hands on Python Software Engineering Manager who can lead a team of engineers while actively contributing to the design and development of scalable platforms. This role requires solid Python development expertise and a solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform to support modern cloud-native architectures

This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week. Prefers someone in Chicago, IL

Primary Responsibilities:

- - Lead and mentor a team of software engineers while remaining actively involved in coding and technical design
- Design, build, and maintain backend services and automation frameworks using Python
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to provision and manage cloud environments
- Collaborate with architecture, DevOps, and platform teams to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems
- Establish engineering best practices for code quality, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and observability
- Review code, guide system design decisions, and ensure adherence to modern engineering standards
- Drive technical execution and delivery across multiple initiatives while balancing hands-on development and team leadership
- Partner with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as ...