Senior Software/Infrastructure/Platform Engineer - Remote (EST/CST)

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.You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and operate foundational Wallet platform infrastructureStand up cloud‑native and Kubernetes‑based services and shared platform componentsOwn platform non‑functional requirements including performance, resiliency, security, and availability (99.99% SLA)Enable API platforms using REST and GraphQL, including traffic management and cachingEstablish production readiness standards, automation, monitoring, and alertingDrive infrastructure scalability, capacity planning, and reliability engineeringLead vulnerability remediation and secure‑by‑design platform practicesProvide end‑to‑end ownership of platform SLAs across releases and scale eventsPartner with application teams to enable new Wallet capabilities and integrationsProvide production support for the platform, including incident triage, root cause analysis, and remediationParticipate in on‑call rotations and support escalations to ensure platform stabilityLeverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvementYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in CS or IT or engineering related field7+ years of experience designing and operating highly available, resilient platforms7+ years of experience with API platforms (Java, REST and GraphQL) and integration patterns3+ years of experience in platform or infrastructure engineering for cloud‑native systems3+ years of hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and containerized application platforms2+ years of experience with CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code1+ years of experience supporting production systems, including incident response and on‑call supportAbility to work On-call rotation as per business needPreferred QualificationsStrong understanding of security, compliance, and production operationsAbility to own platforms end‑to‑end in a regulated, SLA‑driven environmentExperience supporting systems with 99.99% availability requirementsExperience building and operating shared platforms used by multiple teamsBackground in financial services, payments, or enterprise‑scale platformsExperience balancing production support responsibilities with new platform deliveryAll Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#RPO #GREEN