DevOps Engineer

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a remote-ready DevOps/Cloud Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions addressing complex infrastructure challenges. You will manage Azure resources, build CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, and implement IaC using Terraform.

Requirements include 3+ years in DevOps/cloud engineering, 2+ years Azure, and experience with Databricks and network configurations. Telecommuting is supported within the United States with strong collaboration across security and data

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, or systems operations.
• 2+ years of experience administering, configuring, and optimizing Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• 2+ years of experience automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform.
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• 1+ years of experience managing and configuring Azure networking components.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions, platforms, and automations to optimize DevOps workflows and infrastructure.
• Manage, monitor, and optimize Azure resources including VMs, storage, VNets, firewalls, Key Vaults, Function Apps, and App Services.
• Build and maintain GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines across infrastructure and application workloads.
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and secure integrations between Azure, GitHub, and service principals.
• Collaborate with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities across Azure resources and GitHub repositories.

Skills

DevOps experience

Azure administration

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub Actions

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Tools

Terraform

Azure

Databricks

GitHub Actions

Job description

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.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions, platforms, and automations to optimize DevOps workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and address complex infrastructure challenges. Manage, monitor, and optimize Azure resources including VMs, storage, VNets, firewalls, Key Vaults, Function Apps, and App Services to ensure high performance and secure execution
• Provision, configure, and support Databricks workspaces, clusters, pools, jobs, and access controls in close collaboration with data engineering teams.Build and maintain robust GitHub Actions pipelines for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) across infrastructure and application workloads
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, primarily Terraform, while maintaining secure integrations between Azure, GitHub, and service principals
• Partner with security teams to manage and remediate vulnerabilities across Azure resources and GitHub repositories, addressing findings from tools like Defender for Cloud and GitHub Advanced Security
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot Azure networking components, including VNets, NSGs, load balancers, private endpoints, VPN/ExpressRoute connections, and firewalls across hybrid environments
• Manage Azure Cost Management & Billing, implementing tagging strategies, budget alerts, and cost‑optimization initiatives
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design, strategic cloud initiatives, and DevOps workflow improvements

Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, or systems operations
• 2+ years of experience administering, configuring, and optimizing Microsoft Azure infrastructure
• 2+ years of experience automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• 1+ years of experience managing and configuring Azure networking components (such as VNets, NSGs, firewalls, or private endpoints)
• 1+ years of experience administering Azure Databricks workspaces (including cluster configuration, pools, and access controls)
• 1+ years of experience identifying and remediating cloud security vulnerabilities (such as via Defender for Cloud or GitHub Advanced Security)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, or deploying AI-powered developer tools, platforms, or automations to enhance developer productivity and DevOps workflows
• Azure certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure Administrator Associate
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Cost Management & Billing, tagging strategies, and cloud cost‑optimization practices
• Hands‑on experience configuring Databricks cluster policies, secret scopes, and Key Vault integrations
• Proven ability to troubleshoot hybrid network connectivity issues and manage ExpressRoute/VPN connections
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a track record of partnering across data engineering, platform, and security teams
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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