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:
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ensuring repeatable, version-controlled, and scalable infrastructure deployments
- Translate infrastructure requirements into modular, reusable Terraform configurations and manage state files, modules, and workspaces effectively
- Explore, integrate, and apply AI tools and AI agents to improve automation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and operational efficiency within cloud environments
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring faster and more reliable software delivery
- Configure, deploy, and manage Azure App Services and Azure Function Apps, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of hosted applications
- Monitor infrastructure and application health, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks or deployment issues
- Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline release processes and support DevOps best practices
- Implement security best practices across cloud infrastructure, including access control, secrets management, and compliance with organizational policies
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and pipeline issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes
- Document infrastructure architecture, deployment processes, and runbooks to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity
- Stay current with emerging Azure services, DevOps tools, and AI-driven automation trends, recommending improvements to existing workflows
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with core Azure services
- Solid working knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
- Solid understanding of Azure App Services and Azure Function Apps, including deployment, scaling, and configuration
- Proven practical exposure to AI tools/AI agents and their application in automation or operational workflows
- Proven ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
- Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team 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.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with core Azure services
- Solid working knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles
- Solid understanding of Azure App Services and Azure Function Apps, including deployment, scaling, and configuration
- Practical exposure to AI tools or AI agents and their application in automation or operational workflows
- Ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often regarded as generous, with meaningful accrual and flexibility to use it. While practices can vary by team, the overall time-off offering stands out as a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is available and generally well-regarded for supporting long-term savings. It remains valuable, though candidates should verify the current match formula.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs such as parental leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are included as notable elements of the total rewards package. These resources can meaningfully support work-life balance when applicable to the role and location.
Optum Insights
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.
