DevOps Engineer

Optum is hiring a DevOps Engineer to design and deploy AI-powered solutions and optimize cloud infrastructure and DevOps workflows. The role manages Azure and Databricks environments, automates infrastructure and CI/CD, addresses security and networking needs, and improves cloud cost management.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions, platforms, and automations to optimize DevOps workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and address complex infrastructure challenges. Manage, monitor, and optimize Azure resources including VMs, storage, VNets, firewalls, Key Vaults, Function Apps, and App Services to ensure high performance and secure execution
• Provision, configure, and support Databricks workspaces, clusters, pools, jobs, and access controls in close collaboration with data engineering teams.Build and maintain robust GitHub Actions pipelines for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) across infrastructure and application workloads
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, primarily Terraform, while maintaining secure integrations between Azure, GitHub, and service principals
• Partner with security teams to manage and remediate vulnerabilities across Azure resources and GitHub repositories, addressing findings from tools like Defender for Cloud and GitHub Advanced Security
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot Azure networking components, including VNets, NSGs, load balancers, private endpoints, VPN/ExpressRoute connections, and firewalls across hybrid environments
• Manage Azure Cost Management & Billing, implementing tagging strategies, budget alerts, and cost‑optimization initiatives
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design, strategic cloud initiatives, and DevOps workflow improvements
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, or systems operations
• 2+ years of experience administering, configuring, and optimizing Microsoft Azure infrastructure
• 2+ years of experience automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• 1+ years of experience managing and configuring Azure networking components (such as VNets, NSGs, firewalls, or private endpoints)
• 1+ years of experience administering Azure Databricks workspaces (including cluster configuration, pools, and access controls)
• 1+ years of experience identifying and remediating cloud security vulnerabilities (such as via Defender for Cloud or GitHub Advanced Security)
• Experience designing, developing, or deploying AI-powered developer tools, platforms, or automations to enhance developer productivity and DevOps workflows
• Azure certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure Administrator Associate
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Cost Management & Billing, tagging strategies, and cloud cost-optimization practices
• Hands-on experience configuring Databricks cluster policies, secret scopes, and Key Vault integrations
• Proven ability to troubleshoot hybrid network connectivity issues and manage ExpressRoute/VPN connections
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a track record of partnering across data engineering, platform, and security teams