Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Technology Governance Automation EngineerOptum 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 Technology Governance Automation Engineer to support and advance Optum Bank's governance, risk, and compliance capabilities. This role will engineer scalable, automated solutions that reduce manual effort across the bank's Risk Level 1 control environment, including regulatory examinations, audits, risk assessments, security posture management, and vendor support environments -while remaining fully aligned with banking control and audit expectations.The Technology Governance Automation Engineer partners closely with Risk, Compliance, Audit, Legal, Information Security, Technology, and Vendor Support teams to ensure governance activities are consistent, auditable, and efficiently executed. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, structured process design, and increasing automation using modern analytics and AI-assisted tools.Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvementYou will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Technology Governance & Risk OversightAudit & Regulatory SupportProcess Automation & AnalyticsSecurity, Vendor & Platform CoordinationData, Reporting & DocumentationRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in CS or IT or engineering related field5+ years of work experience in technology governance, IT risk, compliance, audit, or information security within a banking or similarly regulated environment5+ years of direct experience supporting audits or regulatory examinations, including building or automating solutions for evidence collection, validation, remediation tracking, and examiner support3+ years of hands-on experience using Python and SQL to build and maintain automated workflows, data pipelines, or tooling that support governance, compliance, or vendor control processes2+ years of demonstrated experience using Databricks, Power BI, or similar tools to support enterprise analytics, automation, or reporting for governance, compliance, audit, or vendor-risk activities1+ years of experience leveraging AI-assisted productivity, development, or machine-learning-based tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude Code) to automate or scale governance, compliance, or vendor support workflowsPreferred Qualifications:Experience in financial services or banking environmentsFamiliarity with FFIEC, GLBA, HITRUST, or similar regulatory frameworksExperience working with GRC, security, or vendor management platformsSoft Skills:Strong attention to detail and analytical thinkingClear written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiencesCollaborative mindset with the ability to work across risk, compliance, security, and technology teamsExecution-focused approach with strong organizational skillsPay 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). The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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.#RPO #GREEN