Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Associate Software Engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, implementing Infrastructure as Code, and automating operational tasks, among other duties, to enhance productivity and innovation in health optimization.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions
- Implement IaC with Terraform for Azure services (compute, storage, networking, Key Vault, databases)
- Automate operational tasks using PowerShell/shell/Power Automate, leverage Copilot for code and test generation
- Configure monitoring/logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, App Insights); support incident response
- Enforce security and compliance (RBAC, Key Vault, HIPAA-aligned practices); assist with vulnerability remediation
- Optimize performance and cost; document architecture; create azure runbooks; collaborate across teams
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in CS or IT related field
- 1+ years of experience in software development with programming in either Python, .NET/C# or Java
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD (Cloud DevOps/GitHub Actions) and IaC (Terraform)
- 1+ years of experience with Windows & Unix/Linux administration
- 1+ years of healthcare domain experience and familiarity with HIPAA
- Strong communication, debugging, data analysis, and vulnerability management; thrives in dynamic environments
- Tableau administration (Server/Cloud) basic governance
- Copilot Studio, AKS/containers, Azure security tools, front-end familiarity, certifications
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Company Overview
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.optum.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 73 in 2026, 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.