Forward Deployed Engineer Lead / Architect

Forward Deployed Engineer Lead / Architect 
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Onsite)
Duration: 15+ Months 

 
Overview 
 
Optum Rx is seeking experienced Forward Deployed Engineer Leads/Architects to build and deploy AI-enabled enterprise applications. This is a highly visible opportunity for senior engineers who combine strong full-stack development expertise with modern AI technologies and customer-facing leadership skills. 
 
Required Skills 
 
15+ years of software engineering experience 
Hands-on expertise in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, and/or C# 
Strong experience with APIs, microservices, cloud-native architecture, and DevOps/CI-CD 
Experience with Azure, Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry, LLM integrations, and AI-assisted development tools 
Knowledge of AI agents, agentic workflows, LangGraph, LangChain, or similar frameworks 
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams or delivery pods 
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and consulting skills 
 
Preferred 
 
Experience delivering AI-enabled applications in production 
Healthcare, PBM, Insurance, or other regulated industry experience 
Experience leading AI-native or Agentic AI initiatives