Software Engineering Lead

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities
Azure DevOps POC Configuration and Administration
Support the active ADO POC by configuring and validating Azure Boards, Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, and Azure Artifacts
Design and configure ADO projects, teams, Areas, Iterations, backlogs, and work-item processes aligned with delivery needs
Establish reusable platform configuration standards, naming conventions, governance controls, and administration procedures
Troubleshoot configuration issues and work with engineering, architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to validate the POC
CI/CD Pipeline Engineering
Design, build, configure, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps YAML and, where required, Classic pipelines
Create pipeline templates and reusable components for build, test, security validation, artifact publishing, and deployment
Configure environment-specific approvals, checks, release gates, service connections, and segregation-of-duties controls
Troubleshoot pipeline failures, improve reliability, and document operational support procedures
Ensure pipelines are auditable, secure, and suitable for controlled enterprise environments
Source Code and ADO Migration
Plan and execute the migration of source code from Version Manager to Azure Repos while preserving required history, structure, traceability, and access controls
Assess existing repositories, branches, build processes, dependencies, and release workflows before migration
Define migration waves, validation criteria, rollback procedures, reconciliation checks, and cutover plans
Partner with application teams to validate migrated code, repository integrity, pipeline functionality, and development continuity
Apply lessons learned from prior ADO or legacy source-control migrations to reduce delivery and compliance risk
Repository Strategy and Git Flow
Define and implement Git Flow or fit-for-purpose branching strategies for development, release, hotfix, and production support
Configure branch policies, pull-request requirements, reviewer rules, merge strategies, status checks, and repository protections
Guide development teams on Git practices, repository hygiene, conflict resolution, and controlled code promotion
Security, Permissions, and Governance
Configure ADO security groups, project and repository permissions, role-based access, service accounts, and least-privilege controls
Implement approvals, auditability, traceability, and evidence requirements for regulated or controlled environments
Coordinate with identity and security teams for Microsoft Entra ID integration, credential management, and access reviews
Document the security model, support periodic access certification, and remediate permission issues
Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree
7+ years of overall IT experience, with significant hands-on experience in DevOps, configuration management, release engineering, or platform administration
4+ years of hands-on Azure DevOps administration and engineering experience
Solid hands-on experience configuring Azure Boards, Repos, Pipelines, and Artifacts
Experience designing ADO projects, teams, Areas, Iterations, backlogs, and work-item structures
Experience configuring deployment approvals, checks, release gates, environments, and permission models
Solid knowledge of Git, Git Flow, branching strategies, pull requests, merge practices, and branch policies
Working knowledge of scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or equivalent tools
Expertise creating and supporting enterprise CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
Solid troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and stakeholder-collaboration skills
Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making
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.

Work arrangement
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