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:**
DevOps \& Azure Platform Engineering (Core)
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for Azure\-based application deployments
Operate and enhance Kubernetes platforms running on AWS, supporting scalable and secure workloads
Design and manage AWS cloud infrastructure including compute, networking, identity, and security constructs
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code to ensure consistent and repeatable AWS environments
Improve deployment strategies, rollout safety, observability, and developer self\-service capabilities
Drive automation to reduce manual effort and platform maintenance overhead
AI Builder \& Intelligent Automation (Primary Focus)
Design and build AI\-powered DevOps and platform workflows, such as:
AI\-assisted CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting and failure analysis
Intelligent release validation and deployment risk analysis
Automated environment health checks and remediation
AI\-enabled developer productivity tools integrated into workflows
Integrate LLMs or AI services into CI/CD, operational tooling, and cloud workflows
Partner with data and ML teams to operationalize AI/ML workloads on AWS and Kubernetes
Define guardrails and best practices for secure, responsible use of AI\-driven automation
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 regard 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:**
Security \& Compliance Enablement
Solid hands\-on experience with Azure/AWS in production environments
Experience in DevOps or platform engineering roles
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines at scale
Experience designing or integrating AI\-enabled automation into engineering or delivery processes
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform)
Experience deploying or supporting AI/ML inference services on Azure/AWS
Hands\-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised workloads on Azure/AWS
Exposure to site reliability engineering, observability, or production operations
Knowledge of GitOps, continuous testing, or advanced deployment strategies
Familiarity with LLMs, AI platforms, or ML workflows in enterprise settings
Solid scripting or programming skills used to automate cloud and DevOps workflows
Proven ability to work across engineering, data, and security teams with clear communication
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.*