Azure Cloud Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•Basking Ridge, NJ

2d•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our IT Asset Management (ITAM) team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and host modern software services, including .NET Web APIs, React-based user interfaces, and robust ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF). Working within our public cloud environment, you will write and optimize complex SQL Server queries to ensure industry-standard performance and reliability. This is an exciting opportunity to apply modern development practices and leverage approved AI technologies to streamline operations and enhance our enterprise asset tracking solutions.

Requirements

Highschool diploma OR Associates degree OR Bachelors degree
2+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years of experience developing Web APIs using .NET
2+ years of experience building modern front-end user interfaces with React
2+ years of experience writing and optimizing complex SQL Server queries
1+ years of experience creating and managing ETL pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF)
1+ years of Professional experience building, testing, and deploying services in Azure public cloud

Nice To Haves

Understanding of experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and practices
Experience hosting APIs on secure API gateways utilizing limited and full authorization scopes (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect)
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree)
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and query optimization skills

Responsibilities

Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.
Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and high-performing Web APIs using the .NET framework.
Build, test, and manage modern, responsive front-end user interfaces using React.
Create, test, and host data integration and ETL pipelines in Azure public cloud using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
Write complex SQL Server queries and optimize them to meet industry-standard performance and scalability metrics.
Deploy, secure, and host APIs using gateway platforms with limited and full authorization scopes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and improve IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and data workflows.