Software Engineering Lead

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:

• Implement security best practices including VNet integration, IP whitelisting, External APIM, and Firewall integration
• Manage and configure Azure Networking, Administration, and Security components
• Automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Git
• Identify and remediate CVE vulnerabilities and Azure Cloud configuration vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient cloud deployments
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency
• 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

Eligibility
To apply to an internal job, employees must meet the following criteria:

• SG 26 & SG 27 can apply
  • SG 26 will move to SG 27
  • SG 27 will move laterally
• Performance rating in the last common review cycle of "Meets Expectations" or higher
• Not be on any active CAP (Corrective Action Plan) or active disciplinary action
• Time in Role Guidelines
  • Should have been in your current position for a minimum of 12 months, if you have not met the recommended minimum time in role, discuss your career interest with your manager and gain alignment prior to applying. And share the alignment email with respective recruiter while applying

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and other tools
• 7+ years of experience implementing and maintaining CI pipelines with automated testing and deployment workflows
• 7+ years of experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• 6+ years of experience provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure using Terraform
• 5+ years of experience writing automation scripts and tools using Shell, Python, PowerShell, and Perl
• 5+ years of experience working with MySQL and NoSQL databases, automating schema changes, backups, and performance tuning
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile environments with a solid foundation in TDD and web-based product development

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with network implementation, configuration, and monitoring
• 2+ years of experience with API Gateway configuration and management
• 2+ years of experience using DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) and SAST (Static Application Security Testing) tools to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
• 1+ years of experience in Java development for enterprise-grade applications
• 1+ years of experience working with AI/ML technologies, including model deployment and integration into cloud-native applications.
• 1+ years of experience with React development
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK Stack, Dynatrace, Splunk and Data dog
• Proven solid English communication skills (verbal and written) to interact effectively with peers and stakeholders

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.

Client-provided location(s): Hyderabad, India

Job ID: UHG-2310344

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-11T20:16:19