Associate DevOps Engineer

Full job description
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.


We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Developer with expertise in Azure DevOps, Azure, Terraform, Java to join our dynamic team. As a Developer, you will be responsible for deploying, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performance web applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet business requirements and provide excellent user experiences.


If you are passionate about DevOps, technology, have a solid command of backend, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.


Why Join Us?

Work on exciting and challenging projects with a talented team
Opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Flexible work culture with opportunities for remote work
Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply:

If you are ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you're a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!


Primary Responsibilities:

DevOps and Deployment (Priority Focus on Azure DevOps):
Utilize Azure DevOps to create, manage, and optimize CI or CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Leverage Terraform to define and provision infrastructure as code (IaC) for consistent, repeatable, and scalable cloud infrastructure deployment
Implement best practices for cloud-based application deployment, monitoring, and scaling using Azure
Backend Development:
Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices using Java or Python or Node.js
Ensure secure and efficient data transactions between the server and client
Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed
Database Management:
Work with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Write efficient and optimized database queries
Collaboration:
Work closely with designers, product managers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team meetings
Problem Solving:
Debug and resolve technical issues across DevOps processes and the application stack
Identify bottlenecks and performance issues, and recommend solutions
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, Software Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of professional experience in DevOps and cloud-based application development with a focus on Azure, DevOps, Java
Advanced experience with Azure DevOps, including pipeline optimization and advanced deployment strategies
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC), enabling automated provisioning and management of cloud resources
Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Knowledge of database systems (relational and NoSQL)
Familiarity with RESTful API design and integration
Solid proficiency in Java (Spring Framework or Spring Boot)
Proficiency in Azure cloud services and tools
Proven solid expertise in Azure DevOps, including CI or CD pipeline creation, repository management, and deployment automation
Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Proven ability to work in an Agile development environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)
Hands-on experience with OpenAI's GPT or similar models
Hands-on experience with React.js and modern frontend development practices
Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or JUnit
Knowledge of GraphQL APIs
Understanding of WebSockets and real-time communication
Familiarity with AI tools and frameworks
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ES6+
Proficiency in Node.js and its frameworks (e.g., Express.js)

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.


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