Senior DevOps Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure with a primary focus on Azure and Kubernetes environments.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure deployments.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive observability solutions using tools like Datadog, including automated deployment of monitors, dashboards, and alerting systems through Terraform.
• Work closely with development and security teams to ensure all applications and infrastructure adhere to organizational security standards and compliance requirements.
• Actively monitor cloud infrastructure costs, identify optimization opportunities, and implement cost‑saving measures while maintaining system performance and reliability.
• Leverage enterprise‑approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure engineering roles, with strong expertise in Terraform and infrastructure as code practices.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure/AWS/GCP cloud services, particularly Kubernetes Service (AKS), virtual networking, and container orchestration.
• 3+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline development and management (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing observability platforms such as Datadog, Prometheus, or similar tools, including creating automated monitoring solutions and dashboards.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001), and cloud security controls.
• Experience with cost optimization strategies in cloud environments and familiarity with FinOps principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Relevant certifications such as Terraform Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or CKA/CKAD.

Benefits

• Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
• Recognition and rewards for performance.
• Clear expectations for success and development opportunities for other roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility).

Pay

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The salary for this role ranges from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full‑time employment.