Lead Kubernetes SRE - Eden Prairie, MN or Telecommute

The Lead Kubernetes Site Reliability Engineer(SRE) will be building a new Kubernetes platform service to support UHGs multi-cloud modernization strategy. The engineer will also assist with building tools and scaffolding around the platform to aid applications to migrate between multiple container platforms.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developing new Kubernetes service from ground up
• Participate in on-call SRE support of Production Kubernetes environment.
• Develop integrations of Kubernetes platform with existing enterprise tools via REST API
• Work with vendors on high priority issues
• Rotational 12x7 on call support with offshore evening coverage
• Define/Build/Support technical infrastructure environment for Kubernetes platform
• Define and document standards and guidelines
• Develop and automate repeatable tasks
• Consult with development users; determine requirements and recommend solutions
• Participate in product evaluations, design review session, data requirement meetings and consulting with application development products

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Kubernetes
• 3+ years of software development experience such as Python or Golang
• 3+ years of experience working with application development teams
• 2+ years AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• 1+ GitHub
• Willingness to participate in on-call support rotation
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
• REST API development
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Anthos
• OpenShift
• Individual contributor in Scrum or Agile team
• Thanos
• Splunk
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• Terraform or Ansible
• Helm

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Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary,  UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.
 
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.