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[Remote] Associate Software Engineer

Work from home Full-time role Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Associate Software Engineer will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, implement Infrastructure as Code, and automate operational tasks while ensuring security and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions
  • Implement IaC with Terraform for Azure services (compute, storage, networking, Key Vault, databases)
  • Automate operational tasks using PowerShell/shell/Power Automate, leverage Copilot for code and test generation
  • Configure monitoring/logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, App Insights); support incident response
  • Enforce security and compliance (RBAC, Key Vault, HIPAA-aligned practices); assist with vulnerability remediation
  • Optimize performance and cost; document architecture; create azure runbooks; collaborate across teams
  • Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
  • Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in CS or IT related field
  • 1+ years of experience in software development with programming in either Python, .NET/C# or Java
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD (Cloud DevOps/GitHub Actions) and IaC (Terraform)
  • 1+ years of experience with Windows & Unix/Linux administration
  • 1+ years of healthcare domain experience and familiarity with HIPAA
  • Strong communication, debugging, data analysis, and vulnerability management; thrives in dynamic environments
  • Tableau administration (Server/Cloud) basic governance
  • Copilot Studio, AKS/containers, Azure security tools, front-end familiarity, certifications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution

Company Overview

  • Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.optum.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 73 in 2026, 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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