Automation Backend Developer + VMWARE

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development: Primary
  • Build and maintain Terraform infrastructure and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines
  • Enhance and support VM Action Runner (VMAR) automation
  • Develop automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and YAML-based configurations
  • Design workflows, integrate APIs, and manage deployment documentation
  • Support VMware deployments, post-build processes, and vulnerability remediation
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams and contribute to containerization, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and modern web tooling
• Technical: Secondary
  • Manage server deployments and virtualization using vSphere, VMware Cloud Foundation, and ESXi/vCenter
  • Deploy and administer Windows and Linux systems across hypervisors and hardware platforms (Dell, HP, Cisco UCS)
  • Configure iLO/iDRAC, HP OneView, and perform firmware, BIOS, and system updates
  • Administer Linux/Unix systems, storage (Local/SAN, RAID, mirroring), and network settings (IP/DNS, routing, firewalls)
  • Support Active Directory, MySQL/Postgres, and troubleshoot virtualization environments
  • Apply ITIL practices across Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes
• Non-Technical
  • Mentoring and guiding the team members with good attitude
  • Create and update SOP documentation in a timely manner
  • Provide metrics status for the deployment automation
  • Conduct KT session with the team and customers
  • Responsible for critical outage and urgent build request
• 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

• Software Engineering skillset: Automation (Backend Developer) + VMware Infrastructure
  • JavaScript
  • JQuery
  • PowerShell
  • Github
  • Postman
  • Knowledgeable of using API
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • FastAPI
  • NextJS
• Technical Skillset:
  • Experience with Windows/Linux Server operating systems in a Virtualized VMware Environments
  • VMware Infrastructure deployments with SDDC/NSX/VCF
  • RH Openshift Virtual Environment is a plus
  • ILO & iDrac configuration
  • Knowledgeable in Active Directory
  • Knowledgeable in Network IP/DNS, Gateway, Routing and Firewall
  • Knowledgeable in server system firmware and bios updates.
  • Knowledgeable with ESXi and vCenter Troubleshooting.
  • Knowledgeable in using vROps
  • Familiar with ticketing tools in order to track down incidents and change request (Service Now)
  • Able to troubleshoot servers through console (Knowledge of ILO/IDRAC/HMC)

• Software Engineering skillset: Automation (Backend Developer) + VMware Infrastructure
  • Python
  • Terraform
  • Github Action
  • Yaml