The Role
Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and Azure infrastructure using IaC (ARM/Bicep/Terraform). Automate deployments (blue-green, canary), manage AKS, App Services, VMs, storage, secrets, monitoring, and logging. Collaborate across teams, apply DevSecOps practices, optimize performance/cost, document and troubleshoot deployments and pipelines.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2368489
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
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
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.
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- CI/CD Pipeline Development: Design, implement, and manage scalable CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and other tools to automate build, test, and deployment processes
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure using IaC tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
- Azure Cloud Management: Provision, configure, and manage Azure resources including App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Virtual Machines, and Azure Storage
- Deployment Automation: Ensure smooth, automated deployments across environments with minimal downtime using modern deployment strategies (blue-green, canary)
- Monitoring & Logging: Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
- Configuration Management: Manage environment configurations and secrets securely using Azure Key Vault and related tools
- Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline release cycles and improve delivery velocity
- Security & Compliance: Implement DevSecOps practices, ensuring secure pipelines and compliance with organizational policies
- Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize infrastructure and pipeline performance for cost-efficiency and reliability
- Documentation & Troubleshooting: Maintain detailed documentation and troubleshoot issues related to deployments, infrastructure, and pipelines
- 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:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent in related field
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on Python, Azure, CI/CD, and deployment
- Technical Skills:
- Solid experience with Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts)
- Expertise in CI/CD concepts and tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD)
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (AKS, App Services, Storage, Networking, Key Vault)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools in Azure
- Understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
- Proven scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation tasks
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
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering with focus on Python, Azure, CI/CD, and deployment
- Solid experience with Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts)
- Expertise in CI/CD concepts and tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD)
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (AKS, App Services, Storage, Networking, Key Vault)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools in Azure (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
- Understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
- Proven scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation tasks
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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