[Remote] Associate Software Engineer
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
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