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.

We are seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team.

The candidate will have extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing Microsoft Azure cloud-based solutions.

You will work closely with our cloud security team to create scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure that meets our business needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage cloud-based applications using Azure services Develop Infrastructure as Code to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources Write and maintain scripts for automation and deployment Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency Collaborate with cloud security teams to ensure best practices in cloud architecture Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure services and infrastructure 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 9+ years of overall IT experience  4+ years of experience in Azure cloud development and management Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform Solid knowledge of Azure services and cloud architecture Understanding of DevOps practices, GitHub Action and CI/CD pipelines Understanding of security best practices in the Azure cloud Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Networking(VNET,SubNet), Azure Storage & Azure Cognitive Services Solid scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar languages Proven excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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.