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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

If you reside within the state of Illinois , you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native applications using AWS services (e.g., Lambda, ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3)
• Develop backend systems and APIs using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js)
• Lead architectural decisions and code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery
• Oversee the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline
• Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK)
• Ensure cloud infrastructure follows security best practices and compliance standards
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of software and DevOps engineers
• Collaborate with product managers, QA, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, deployment strategies, and team performance
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and team growth

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.