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Here at Optum UK, we are looking for a Technology Director to join our Integrated Care Platforms team. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll have the autonomy, trust, and support to shape and drive our technology strategy, ensuring the effective and efficient use of technology to meet our business and customer goals.
Now is an exciting time to join Optum UK as we continue to modernise and transform our healthcare technology landscape. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving not only technical innovation but also cultural change—bringing people with you on the journey and building a high-performing, forward-thinking engineering function.
This role spans the full technology lifecycle—from strategy and planning to operations, infrastructure, and vendor management. While we’re looking for someone with deep expertise, we’re also committed to your growth and development.
We’re more than just a healthcare technology provider—we’re making a real difference. Everyone here has an impact. Come and be part of our journey
What you’ll do
You’ll lead the development and execution of our technology strategy, ensuring it aligns with business goals and customer needs. Infrastructure, systems, and operations will fall under your remit, with a focus on maintaining security, scalability, and performance. You’ll be instrumental in growing and mentoring multi-disciplinary agile teams, cultivating a culture rooted in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Strategic partnerships and vendor relationships will be actively managed, while new technologies are evaluated to keep us at the forefront of healthcare IT.
Other key responsibilities and accountabilities will include:
Who you’ll be
We’re looking for a proven technologist and passionate people leader—someone who thrives on driving change, delivering results, and inspiring others. You’ll be confident in your ability to influence, challenge the status quo, and build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Key skills and experience we’re looking for include:
Our Vision and Your Impact
Our vision is to be the leading provider of innovative healthcare technology that improves people’s lives. Are you ready to be part of that vision?
Working with our customers, we’re leading the way in delivering patient-centred, connected, digitally enabled health and care services. Our solutions are used across all health and care settings—from GP surgeries and community care to high street pharmacies, hospitals, and specialist services. Ranked among the top HealthTech organisations in the UK, we’re committed to building the next generation of healthcare technology that truly makes a difference.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Optum UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in every stage of the employee experience—from recruitment and onboarding to development and engagement.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
hackajob is partnering with Optum to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.