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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and manage robust cloud solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. Collaborate with development teams to optimize cloud applications and services. Automate cloud operations using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Monitor cloud systems and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance. Develop and enforce cloud security policies and best practices. Lead and mentor junior cloud engineers, providing guidance and support 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 degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field 6+ years of experience in cloud computing, with expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Ruby Solid understanding of cloud architecture and services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, Kubernetes) Proven excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes Knowledge of network architecture and security best practices Familiarity with database management and data storage solutions 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.