UnitedHealth Group
Principal Site Reliability Engineer - 2310587
UnitedHealth Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55447
Overview
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
Principal Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
to lead the design and implementation of resilient, observable, and high-performing systems across our organization. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about reliability, automation, and innovation—especially at the intersection of SRE and AI. You\'ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities
Observability & Monitoring
Lead the implementation and standardization of OpenTelemetry across services to enhance observability and traceability Define and enforce SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets in collaboration with engineering teams
Resiliency Engineering
Design and execute resiliency tests, disaster recovery (DR) exercises, and chaos engineering game days to proactively identify and mitigate system weaknesses Develop automated failure injection and recovery validation tools
CI/CD & Performance Engineering
Enhance CI/CD pipelines with automated performance and load testing to ensure reliability and scalability before production deployment Collaborate with DevOps and QA to integrate performance benchmarks into release gates
Cloud Architecture & Reliability
Drive cloud adoption strategies with a focus on resiliency patterns, multi-region failover, and cost-effective scaling Partner with cloud architects to design fault-tolerant infrastructure and services
AI & Innovation in SRE
Explore and implement AI-driven solutions for anomaly detection, incident prediction, and intelligent alerting Innovate with AI agents to automate routine SRE tasks and improve incident response efficiency
Leadership & Mentorship
Serve as a thought leader and mentor for SRE best practices across the organization Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve system reliability, developer productivity, and customer experience
Benefits and Offerings
Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefit program Paid Time Off accrual from first pay period plus 8 paid holidays Medical Plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Savings Account Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field 10+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles, with at least 3 years in a principal or lead capacity 5+ years of experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) 5+ years of experience with container orchestration in cloud platforms (Azure or OCI preferred) 3+ years of deep experience in observability and monitoring tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) 3+ years of experience with chaos engineering, DR planning, and performance testing Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Pulumi) and automation tools such as Ansible, Helm Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and experience applying them in operational contexts Proven excellent communication and leadership skills All 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). The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 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. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. 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
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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
Principal Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
to lead the design and implementation of resilient, observable, and high-performing systems across our organization. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about reliability, automation, and innovation—especially at the intersection of SRE and AI. You\'ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities
Observability & Monitoring
Lead the implementation and standardization of OpenTelemetry across services to enhance observability and traceability Define and enforce SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets in collaboration with engineering teams
Resiliency Engineering
Design and execute resiliency tests, disaster recovery (DR) exercises, and chaos engineering game days to proactively identify and mitigate system weaknesses Develop automated failure injection and recovery validation tools
CI/CD & Performance Engineering
Enhance CI/CD pipelines with automated performance and load testing to ensure reliability and scalability before production deployment Collaborate with DevOps and QA to integrate performance benchmarks into release gates
Cloud Architecture & Reliability
Drive cloud adoption strategies with a focus on resiliency patterns, multi-region failover, and cost-effective scaling Partner with cloud architects to design fault-tolerant infrastructure and services
AI & Innovation in SRE
Explore and implement AI-driven solutions for anomaly detection, incident prediction, and intelligent alerting Innovate with AI agents to automate routine SRE tasks and improve incident response efficiency
Leadership & Mentorship
Serve as a thought leader and mentor for SRE best practices across the organization Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve system reliability, developer productivity, and customer experience
Benefits and Offerings
Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefit program Paid Time Off accrual from first pay period plus 8 paid holidays Medical Plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Savings Account Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field 10+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles, with at least 3 years in a principal or lead capacity 5+ years of experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) 5+ years of experience with container orchestration in cloud platforms (Azure or OCI preferred) 3+ years of deep experience in observability and monitoring tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) 3+ years of experience with chaos engineering, DR planning, and performance testing Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Pulumi) and automation tools such as Ansible, Helm Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and experience applying them in operational contexts Proven excellent communication and leadership skills All 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). The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 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. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. 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
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