Senior DevOps Engineer-Remote
Company: Optum
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Requisition - 2061902Title - Senior DevOps Engineer -
TelecommuteJob Code Tec 073Grade Level - 28Location- Franklin,
TN
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about
another gadget, it's about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. Join us
and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
As one of the fastest growing businesses within Optum, with more
than 11 million consumers and providers currently under our
umbrella, Optum Financial Technology is dedicated to improving both
the health and productivity of those we serve.
One out of seven adults in the U.S. uses an Optum Financial
product, not to mention were the largest Health Saving Accounts
(HSA) provider and the 35th largest mover of money in the U.S. Our
wide impact gives us a real opportunity to create financial
technology that transforms healthcare for both consumers and
providers alike.
So, what is it that makes us so unique? Well for starters, Optum
Financial Technology is dedicated to helping people with not only
their healthcare, but also their financial wellbeing. Our teams are
fixated on transforming the experience for consumers and changing
the way that people pay for healthcare. Here, innovation isn't just
about creating new gadgets, it's about making healthcare financial
data available wherever and whenever people need itsafely and
reliably. We help members manage their own health in a more
efficient, more affordable way and give our providers the
flexibility they need to support their patients. #OFinTech
Primary Responsibilities:Working with Software Engineering teams;
evaluate system specifications, provision and support delivery of
application infrastructure
- Define and drive VPC decisions to ensure the stability,
reliability and availability of applications and services
- Create and maintain IAC using Terraform, Chef, Puppet, and/or
Ansible
- Create and configure CI pipeline supporting Continuous
Delivery
- Negotiate and document agreed upon standards to support
auto-scaling infrastructure
- Administer Windows and Linux Servers including configuration,
patching and ensure overall server health
- Analyze all aspects of existing application infrastructure and
recommend modifications that will enhance application reliability,
availability and scalability
- Engage in capacity planning and demand forecasting; software
performance analysis and system tuning
- Performance analysis using APM and other monitoring tools to
identify system performance issues and bottlenecks
- Integrate Splunk Observability Suite with applications and
infrastructure
- Analyze dump files and error codes
- Provide Root Cause Analysis
- Troubleshoot, research and analyze complex problems
- Provide Support in for Continuous Integration and Continuous
Delivery
- You will be involved in solving moderately complex problems
and/or conduct moderately complex analysis
- You will provide explanation and information to others
including Senior Leadership on challenging issues
- You will identify / quantify scope and impact of business
changes on systems
- You will define processes and patterns for team members to
follow
- You will maintain awareness of current technology assets, and
the applicability and capability of each
- Participate in on - call rotation maintaining application
availability
- Other responsibilities as determined necessary
Youll 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.
Primary Responsibilities:Working with Software Engineering teams;
evaluate system specifications, provision and support delivery of
application infrastructure
- Define and drive VPC decisions to ensure the stability,
reliability and availability of applications and services
- Create and maintain IAC using Terraform, Chef, Puppet, and/or
Ansible
- Create and configure CI pipeline supporting Continuous
Delivery
- Negotiate and document agreed upon standards to support
auto-scaling infrastructure
- Administer Windows and Linux Servers including configuration,
patching and ensure overall server health
- Analyze all aspects of existing application infrastructure and
recommend modifications that will enhance application reliability,
availability and scalability
- Engage in capacity planning and demand forecasting; software
performance analysis and system tuning
- Performance analysis using APM and other monitoring tools to
identify system performance issues and bottlenecks
- Integrate Splunk Observability Suite with applications and
infrastructure
- Analyze dump files and error codes
- Provide Root Cause Analysis
- Troubleshoot, research and analyze complex problems
- Provide Support in for Continuous Integration and Continuous
Delivery
- You will be involved in solving moderately complex problems
and/or conduct moderately complex analysis
- You will provide explanation and information to others
including Senior Leadership on challenging issues
- You will identify / quantify scope and impact of business
changes on systems
- You will define processes and patterns for team members to
follow
- You will maintain awareness of current technology assets, and
the applicability and capability of each
- Participate in on - call rotation maintaining application
availability
- Other responsibilities as determined necessary
Youll 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:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of Windows OR Linux / UNIX System Administration
experience
- 3+ years of experience supporting, configuring, and engineering
applications
- Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure problems in
an enterprise environment
- Experience mentoring, leading other team members by defining
processes and patterns
- Experience with app and web server configuration and
maintenance (JBoss, WebSphere, Apache Tomcat)
- Experience with three tier network architecture design
- Experience managing and deploying container-based applications
(Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Knowledge and understanding of network theory, such as
different protocols (TCP / IP, UDP, ICMP, etc.), MAC addresses, IP
packets, DNS, OSI layers, and load balancing)
- Understanding of J2EE, RESTful webservice design and
implementation, Spring boot, Spring Cloud, Eureka, Spring Security,
JSON, YAML, Markdown, WSDL, XML, ANT, Maven, Python
- Understanding of Microservice design principles, patterns, and
best practices
- Adaptable and able to work on multiple projects at the same
time
- Ability to communicate analysis including trends and
opportunities to improve service availability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Any relevant industry certifications
- Experience configuring and supporting network switches,
routers, firewalls
- Experience with Splunk Observability Suite
- AWS (Amazon Web Services) and/or Azure experience
- Scripting experience (Bash, Ruby, Python etc.)
- Working knowledge of relational databases including MS SQL and
Oracle
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?
Put it all together competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive
benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who
demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our
offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay
period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health
Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC
Insurance, etc.)
- More information can be downloaded at:
http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefitsYoull 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.Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have
amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve
people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll
help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing
information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's
needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be
put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and
lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest
work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place
to do your life's best work.(sm)
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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