Senior Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•$91,700 - $163,700•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior 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 focused on cloud governance, networking, security, and automation while designing scalable backend services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 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 promote engineering excellence and best practices, including the responsible use of AI-assisted engineering tools. The role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the U.S.; employees located in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. areas must work in the office at least four days per week. Telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 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.
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.
Professional public cloud certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect, or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification.
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 scalable Terraform Infrastructure as Code templates to automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration management.
Build enterprise-grade backend microservices and automation tools using Java, Go, or Python.
Collaborate with enterprise security and compliance teams to integrate cloud guardrails, policy enforcement, and automated security controls into cloud platforms.
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 capabilities for engineering and operational challenges, emphasizing responsible AI use.
Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline software development workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous platform improvement.
Evaluate emerging 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 adoption of cloud engineering best practices.