DevOps Engineer

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, data and resources 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure Logic Apps and Azure Function Apps to automate workflows and processes
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery
• Configure and manage Azure API Management (APIM) and Azure Application Gateway for secure and scalable API services
• Design and implement Azure Networking solutions, including VNet, Subnet configurations, and firewalls, to ensure secure and efficient network architecture
• Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform scripts to automate infrastructure provisioning and management
• Manage and optimize Azure Cosmos DB for high-performance and scalable database solutions
• Oversee key-vault management, service principals, storage accounts, Event Hubs, and other Azure services to ensure secure and efficient operations
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications and services
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, reliability, and security issues to maintain high availability and performance
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipeline development
• Experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Networking, including VNet, Subnet configurations, and firewalls
• Familiarity with Azure Cosmos DB and key-vault management
• Solid expertise in Azure Logic Apps, Azure Function Apps, Container Apps and AKS
• Proficiency in Azure API Management (APIM) and Azure Application Gateway
• Proven excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Proven solid communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualification:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)

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.