Associate Site Reliability Engineer

Join Our Team at Optum

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.

Location: Remote - Linked to site (can be hybrid if close to site)

If you are located within a commutable distance in Eden Prairie, MN, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows and decision-making
• Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability of applications
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to enable fast and reliable deployments
• Use Terraform to provision and manage infrastructure in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Manage and optimize Apache Kafka-based systems to ensure reliable message streaming and data processing
• Monitor and improve system performance and reliability using Prometheus and Grafana
• Collaborate with developers to automate workflows and implement best practices for infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
• Write Python scripts for automation and tooling to enhance operational efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues to minimize downtime and impact on users
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response to ensure high service reliability

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Storage
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying and managing containerized applications
• 1+ years of experience in understanding GitHub Actions for creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• 1+ years of experience in proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and tooling
• 1+ years of experience with Apache Kafka for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting message-driven systems
• 1+ years of experience using Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring and observability
• Basic level of knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with other cloud providers (e.g., AWS or Azure)
• Knowledge of Helm for Kubernetes package management
• Experience with debugging and optimizing distributed systems
• Exposure to security best practices for cloud infrastructure
• Knowledge of Java for developing and troubleshooting backend systems
• Familiarity with DataHub or similar data cataloging and metadata management platforms
• Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and tools, such as building or managing machine learning pipelines, integrating AI models, or working with ML platforms like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Vertex AI
• Experience with Golang for developing infrastructure tools or cloud-native applications

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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