DevOps Engineer, Sr.

About The Company Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, is a leading global organization dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions through advanced technology. Committed to improving health outcomes worldwide, Optum leverages data, analytics, pharmacy benefits management, and care delivery to help millions of individuals live healthier lives. The organization fosters a culture rooted in diversity, inclusion, and continuous growth, offering talented professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on communities across the globe. With comprehensive benefits and a focus on career development, Optum strives to create an environment where employees can thrive while contributing to the advancement of health equity and accessible care. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting multiple business domains within Optum Financial. This pivotal role focuses on developing and enhancing secure, cloud-based payment capabilities that expand our product ecosystem. The successful candidate will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure primarily on Azure and Kubernetes environments. Additionally, the engineer will operate as an AI User, utilizing AI-powered tools to optimize workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and boost overall productivity. The role offers the flexibility of remote work nationwide, providing an excellent opportunity for professionals to contribute to innovative payment solutions while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (or higher)5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or cloud infrastructure roles, with practical expertise in Azure or similar cloud platforms3+ years of experience with Terraform or equivalent infrastructure-as-code frameworks such as Pulumi or CloudFormation3+ years managing Kubernetes environments, including deployment, scaling, and cluster operations3+ years building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitHub Actions or comparable tools1+ years deploying and managing observability systems like Datadog, OpenTelemetry, or similar platforms1+ years automating deployment of monitoring dashboards, alerts, and telemetry integrations via IaCPreferred experience in healthcare technology is a plusExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, and security teams Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure focusing on Azure and Kubernetes environments to support scalable and secure operationsDevelop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to ensure reliable, repeatable deploymentsBuild and sustain automation tools, pipelines, and processes to facilitate seamless release, deployment, and upgrade activities across environmentsImplement and oversee observability solutions, including automated deployment of monitoring dashboards, Datadog monitors, and alerting systems through TerraformCollaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure infrastructure and applications adhere to organizational security, compliance, and governance standardsMonitor cloud infrastructure costs, identify optimization opportunities, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising performance and reliabilityAct as a bridge between development and operations teams to enhance communication, streamline workflows, and accelerate product deliverySupport continuous delivery platforms, fostering Agile development practices with stable and scalable environmentsMaintain current knowledge of modern DevOps practices, programming concepts, and development processes to improve platform reliability and developer productivity Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plansRetirement savings options including 401(k) contributionsIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase opportunitiesFlexible remote work arrangements within the U.S.Professional development and career growth opportunitiesPaid time off and holiday benefitsSupportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion Equal Opportunity UnitedHealth Group and Optum are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our members and communities effectively. All applicants must pass a drug test prior to employment, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations related to equal employment opportunity.