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 deploy modular cloud-based systems + Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions + Modifying and improving existing systems + Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with best practices + Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and process functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security + Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues + Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements + Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on client needs + Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives + 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 related field + Hands-on experience in designing and building data pipelines + Experience/knowledge in development Methodology / Engineering Practices - Agile (SCRUM / KANBAN / SAFe) + Some Programming / scripting experience (Java, Python/ Unix Scripting) and be comfortable with using SQL + Solid understanding of software development principles, version control systems (particularly Git and GitHub), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts + Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Azure, Data Bricks, ADF + Proven troubleshooting and analytical skills + Proven solid communication and collaboration skills + Proven client management skills to discuss systems as needed + Proven ability to work with a global team across different time zones to design & implement end-to-end DevOps pipeline including version control, build & test automation, deployment automation, hosting and monitoring + Proven ability to lead day-to-day operational support activities for services developed using the DevOps practice _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._