Lead Cloud Software Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

15d•$112,700 - $193,200•Remote

About The Position

As a Lead Software Engineer on the OCPN Cloud Platform Team, you will drive the architecture, technical design, development, delivery, and operationalization of cloud-native, resilient, and secure infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and GCP. You will lead initiatives in cloud governance, networking, security, and automation while designing scalable backend services and Infrastructure as Code frameworks. You will champion modern software engineering principles, robust DevSecOps practices, and AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, strengthen security and compliance, and deliver cloud capabilities across the enterprise. You will also promote engineering excellence and responsible use of AI-assisted engineering tools, mentor engineers, and help evaluate technology trends to inform technical roadmaps. The role is remote within the U.S. Employees hired in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

At least 8 years of professional experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of hands-on programming experience with Java, Go, or Python.
At least 3 years of experience architecting, building, and deploying solutions on public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
At least 3 years of experience authoring and managing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
At least 2 years of experience designing and automating CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
Demonstrated experience integrating security, compliance, and governance tools into cloud architectures at scale.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Professional public cloud certification, such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect, or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification.
Demonstrated experience in multi-cloud environments with hands-on expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Experience using modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate engineering, automation, and testing workflows.
Experience with DevSecOps and cloud security tooling such as GitHub Advanced Security, SonarQube, Prisma Cloud, or similar solutions.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

Design, architect, and implement multi-cloud infrastructure, networking, and governance frameworks across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Develop and maintain Terraform Infrastructure as Code templates for cloud resource provisioning and configuration management.
Build enterprise-grade backend microservices and automation tools using Java, Go, or Python.
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to integrate cloud guardrails, policy enforcement, and automated security controls.
Lead adoption of DevSecOps practices, integrating security scanning, vulnerability management, secrets management, policy enforcement, and compliance validation throughout the software development lifecycle.
Establish and mature DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for automated, secure, and reliable software delivery.
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and automation for engineering and operational challenges, emphasizing responsible AI use.
Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline software development, automate repetitive tasks, and improve the platform continuously.
Evaluate cloud and AI technology trends to inform solution design, technical roadmaps, and strategic innovation.
Mentor and guide engineers through technical design reviews, code reviews, architecture discussions, and cloud engineering best practices.