Principal Software Engineer – DevOps
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
Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.
These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of DevSecOps practices across our product teams to enhance the security of our applications
- Develop, implement, and maintain security standards, tools, and best practices to be used by product software teams
- Educate and empower engineers to focus on solving unique business problems by reducing their time spent on general software issues and rework
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate security measures seamlessly into the development process without hindering productivity
- Continuously evaluate and improve security processes, tools, and practices
- Act as a subject matter expert on security issues and provide guidance to teams on mitigating potential vulnerabilities
- Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities, ensuring timely resolution and documentation
- Stay updated with the latest developments in security threats and technologies to ensure our practices remain current and effective
- Reviews the work of others
- Develops innovative approaches
- Sought out as expert
- Serves as a leader/ mentor
- 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on DevSecOps
- Solid background in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Javascript
- Solid background in product delivery within a secure development framework
- Solid understanding of security principles and practices in the context of the SDLC
- Familiarity with Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)
- Proficient in using GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
- Solid knowledge of dependency management in software projects
- Expertise in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and practices
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate security risks
- Solid communication skills with the ability to teach and influence engineering teams
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with security tools and technologies such as static analysis tools, dynamic analysis tools, and container security
- Knowledge of cloud security best practices and experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
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.
Información adicional sobre la vacante
Número de la requisición 2257061
Segmento de negocio Optum
Disponibilidad para viajar No
Ubicaciónes adicionales de la vacante
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN
Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
Estado de horas extras Exempt
Vacante de teletrabajo No