Principal Cloud Engineer – Remote in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

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 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 two highly skilled Principal Cloud Engineers to join our growing team, reporting directly to the Director of Cloud Networking. These roles are critical in designing, deploying, and managing complex multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP. The ideal candidates will have deep technical expertise and proven experience in engineering cloud infrastructure that is secure, scalable, and optimized for performance.

As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you will be a key player in our cloud transformation efforts, utilizing your advanced engineering skills to create innovative solutions that meet our business needs. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of cloud technologies and provide ongoing support and optimization for our cloud environments.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and Deployment: Architect, design, and deploy complex multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP, ensuring they meet business and technical requirements

• Infrastructure as Code: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Deployment Manager for consistent and repeatable cloud infrastructure deployment

• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices across all cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud infrastructure, addressing any bottlenecks and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability

• Automation: Build and maintain automation scripts and processes to streamline cloud operations, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring

• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime for critical systems

• Cost Management: Analyze and optimize cloud costs across multiple platforms, implementing cost-saving measures and ensuring efficient resource utilization

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Cloud Networking and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, with a solid focus on deploying and managing solutions across 2 or more of Azure, AWS, and GCP

• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool Terraform. Similar experience in CloudFormation, or Deployment Manager considered

• 3+ years of experience with scripting skills in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash

• 3+ years of Multi-Cloud Expertise: Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing complex multi-cloud environments, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities of each platform

• 3+ years of cloud security experience: In-depth knowledge of cloud security practices, including identity and access management, network security, encryption, and compliance with security frameworks such as NIST

• 1+ years of experience with relevant certification in Azure, AWS, and GCP (e.g., Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect)

• Legally authorize to work in the US without any restrictions. Proof will be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Problem-Solving: Proven excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and implement effective solutions

• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, with a focus on sharing knowledge and continuous improvement

• Self-Motivated: Proven highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a proactive team player

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.