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I O Engineer

Minnetonka, Minnesota

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve.

I O Engineer

Requisition number: 2374660 Job category: Technology Primary location: Minnetonka, Minnesota Date posted: 07/28/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: No

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.

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to join our team, dedicated to ensuring the security and reliability of our cloud infrastructure and applications, with extensive experience in AWS, Terraform, and security integration.

Must:

AWS and Terraform Competency

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure as Code: Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform to ensure scalable and secure deployments
  • AWS Management: Configure and maintain AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, ECS, and EKS
  • Security Best Practices: Implement security best practices, including encryption, secure coding, and compliance with security platform
  • Automation: Utilize automation tools like Jenkins and Git to streamline CI/CD pipelines
  • Containerization: Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Scripting: Write and maintain scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and management tasks
  • Collaboration: Work closely with development teams and other stakeholders to ensure secure and efficient deployment of applications and infrastructure
  • Problem-Solving: Debug and troubleshoot issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure system 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:

  • High School Diploma/ GED 
  • 3+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles with a focus on AWS and Terraform
  • 3+ years of experience in one more scripting or programing language such as Python, Bash, Java, .net, PowerShell
  • 2+ years of experience working with containerization services and technologies (ecs, eks, Kubernetes, docker, etc.)
  • 2+ years of experience working with CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, Gitlab or Github Actions

*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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.

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Benefits

Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

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