The Role
Leads architecture, development, and operationalization of enterprise multi-cloud platforms across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Designs Terraform-based infrastructure, backend microservices, networking, governance, security controls, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-powered automation. Partners with security and compliance teams, establishes DevOps practices, evaluates emerging technologies, and develops scalable cloud capabilities.
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Requisition Number: 2381861
Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Lead Software Engineer on the Public Cloud Platform Team, you will drive the architecture, development, and operationalization of enterprise-grade multi-cloud platforms across Azure, AWS, and GCP. You will lead cutting-edge initiatives focused on cloud governance, networking, security, and automation while designing scalable backend services and Infrastructure as Code frameworks. In this role, you will champion modern software engineering principles, robust DevOps practices, and AI-powered automation tools to streamline workflows, enforce compliance, and deliver high-impact cloud capabilities for the enterprise.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
*All employees working remotely 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 $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Lead Software Engineer on the Public Cloud Platform Team, you will drive the architecture, development, and operationalization of enterprise-grade multi-cloud platforms across Azure, AWS, and GCP. You will lead cutting-edge initiatives focused on cloud governance, networking, security, and automation while designing scalable backend services and Infrastructure as Code frameworks. In this role, you will champion modern software engineering principles, robust DevOps practices, and AI-powered automation tools to streamline workflows, enforce compliance, and deliver high-impact cloud capabilities for the enterprise.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, architect, and implement multi-cloud infrastructure, networking, and governance frameworks across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms
- Develop and maintain scalable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform to automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration management
- Build enterprise-grade backend microservices and automation tooling utilizing Golang or Python
- Collaborate with enterprise security and compliance teams to integrate cloud guardrails, policy enforcement, and automated security controls into cloud platforms
- Establish and mature DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated, secure, and reliable software delivery
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and automations to address complex engineering and operational challenges with an emphasis on responsible AI use
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline software development workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous platform improvement
- Evaluate emerging cloud and AI technology trends to inform solution design, technical roadmap development, and strategic innovation
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of professional software engineering or cloud engineering experience
- 5+ years of hands-on programming experience with Golang or Python
- 3+ years of experience architecting, building, and deploying solutions on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- 3+ years of experience authoring and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
- 2+ years of experience designing and automating CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
- Demonstrated experience integrating security, compliance, and governance tools into cloud architectures at scale
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience operating across multi-cloud environments (simultaneous hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, and GCP)
- Experience utilizing modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate engineering, automation, and testing workflows
- Professional certifications in Public Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Cloud Architect) or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
*All employees working remotely 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 $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of professional software engineering or cloud engineering experience
- 5+ years of hands-on programming experience with Golang or Python
- 3+ years of experience architecting, building, and deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP
- 3+ years of experience authoring and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- 2+ years of experience designing and automating CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
- Experience integrating security, compliance, and governance tools into cloud architectures at scale
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Hands-on experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP multi-cloud environments
- Experience with modern AI-assisted development tools
- Professional cloud platform certifications or HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate certification
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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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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