Data Engineering Consultant - Azure Devops

About this role

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. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub ecosystems. The ideal candidate will independently own end-to-end DevOps processes, drive automation, and manage complex CI/CD pipelines

Deep experience with GitHub Actions, Git workflows, Snowflake integration, and PR-based deployment strategies is essential. This role requires strong ownership, governance awareness, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, QA, and data teams. Primary Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) Independently own DevOps processes, deployments, and release cycles Manage repositories, branching strategies, and version control using Git Integrate and manage data workflows involving Snowflake Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) practices Handle release management, environment management, and deployment automation Ensure adherence to change management and governance processes Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize pipelines Collaborate with development, QA, and data engineering teams Drive continuous improvement and DevOps best practices Manage repositories, branching strategies, and version control using Git and GitHub Implement pull request (PR)-based workflows, code reviews, and approval gates Enforce repository governance, branch protection

Apply for this role on UnitedHealth Group’s official careers site.