Senior Devops Engineer - GCP Devops, Python, Terraform & Scripting

UnitedHealth Group; Dadri; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an experienced DevOps professional in Dadri, India. You will design and implement Infrastructure as Code, automate workflows, and optimize operations using AI tools.

The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of experience in DevOps, with strong skills in Terraform, Kubernetes, and scripting languages like Python. Join us to drive innovation and improve health systems for everyone.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a DevOps role or similar.
• Certifications in Kubernetes, Terraform or any public cloud platform.
• Solid experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Packer, and Consul.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform.
• Automate operational tasks using Python and other scripting languages.
• Leverage AI tools to optimize operations and reduce manual overhead.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Automation using Python

Containerized applications with Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

DevOps practices

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Configuration management (Ansible, Chef)

Collaboration with development and QA teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform
• Automate operational tasks using Python and other scripting languages
• Leverage AI tools and AI Ops to optimize operations and reduce manual overhead
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• Implement Agentic DevOps practices to enhance automation and decision‑making
• Monitor infrastructure using Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog; lead incident response and root cause analysis
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Use Ansible or Chef for configuration management and provisioning
• Manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, ensuring cost‑efficiency and scalability
• Automate machine image creation using Packer for consistent environments
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure seamless software delivery
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across the team
• Lead system integration projects and consult with stakeholders to align infrastructure with business goals
• Provide training and support on new systems and technologies
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Adhere to company policies and demonstrate flexibility in adapting to evolving business needs

User Responsibilities

Leverage enterprise‑approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications in Kubernetes, Terraform, or any public cloud platform like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• 10+ years of experience in a DevOps role or similar
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• DevOps tools: solid experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Packer, and Consul
• CI/CD pipelines: hands‑on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Version control: experience with Git and branching strategies
• System implementation & integration: proven experience in system implementation and integration projects
• Monitoring & logging: knowledge of Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and ELK Stack
• Cloud platforms: familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP services; experience implementing public cloud services using Terraform within Terraform Enterprise or HCP Terraform
• Programming languages: proficiency in Python and other scripting languages such as Bash
• Infrastructure as code: proficiency with Terraform and Ansible; proven experience authoring Terraform and shared Terraform modules
• Consulting skills: ability to consult with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide expert advice

Soft Skills

• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proven excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in an agile and fast‑paced environment

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.