Principal Site Reliability Engineer – MN or AZ

Job Summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to join its Optum technology team in Guadalupe, Maricopa County, AZ. This senior role offers a competitive annual salary of $232,119 and focuses on designing, implementing, and scaling reliable cloud‑native systems that support millions of health‑care users.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, deployment, and operation of high‑availability services across multiple cloud platforms.
• Develop and enforce SRE best practices, including monitoring, incident response, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with software engineering, security, and product teams to embed reliability into the development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior SREs and drive continuous improvement through automation and knowledge sharing.
• Define and track Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) to ensure service excellence.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in site reliability, DevOps, or cloud engineering roles.
• Deep expertise with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, Go, or Bash.
• Proven track record managing large‑scale, mission‑critical systems in a regulated environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare data platforms and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HITECH).
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional, or CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator.

Benefits & Culture

UnitedHealth Group offers comprehensive health benefits, flexible work options, tuition assistance, and a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and career growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of the Principal Site Reliability Engineer role?

The role centers on designing, deploying, and maintaining highly reliable, scalable cloud services that support UnitedHealth Group’s health‑care platforms.

What experience is required for this position?

At least 10 years of SRE, DevOps, or cloud engineering experience, strong expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and scripting languages, plus leadership skills.

What benefits does UnitedHealth Group provide?

Employees receive comprehensive health benefits, flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, professional development programs, and an inclusive workplace culture.