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.Information is the lifeblood of the healthcare industry-everything depends on it. At Optum Insight Technology & Engineering, you’ll help us work on streamlining the flow of information between payers, healthcare providers and various other stakeholders to deliver the right insights to the right places at the right times, driving better outcomes for patients, reducing friction in the health system and lowering costs. Every day our work directly impacts the world for the better, in meaningful and profound ways.As a Senior Data Engineer you will play a role in implementing the data requirements, ETL design, development, implementation, and operations/maintenance. This position will also support data architecture, focusing heavily on data quality/integrity for data production activities. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex ETL/data development tasks, support a talented team of data engineers and analysts, and directly contribute to high-visibility and critical business initiatives.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
Collaborate with architects, data engineers and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions
Collaborate with management to align on system principles, thoroughly document both current and future processes, and conduct interviews with stakeholders and end users to gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements
Participate in both high-level and low-level design sessions, develop comprehensive technical project documentation, and translate business requirements into detailed logical and physical design documents
Developing data flow diagrams, illustrating logical operational steps of programs, preparing context diagrams, and documenting the conceptual model
Develops and executes complex SQL queries, reviews data profiling outcomes to identify semantics, patterns, and value domains within analyzed datasets, and documents current as well as prospective data relationships
Perform comprehensive data quality analysis using a wide variety of tools and techniques
Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards
Prepares and coordinates requirement documents among business users; develops designs and implements ETL Procedures for intake of data from both internal and external data sources
Perform defect tracking, defect resolution management, and root cause analysis for leadership and business stakeholders.
Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the data lifecycle including troubleshooting and resolving failures within the data lifecycle
Implement data processing workflows, ETL processes, and data integration solutions
Participate in code review and unit testing by providing meaningful feedback to improve code quality
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in big data technologies
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:
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field OR equivalent experience
Advanced or higher level of proficiency in SQL programming, data analysis and data management
5+ years of experience in working with relational data and SQL programming (SQL Server, Teradata, Snowflake or similar databases)
Experience with query optimization techniques
Knowledge of data warehousing principles, architecture, and implementation
Solid understanding of Data modelling, Databases and Data Warehousing concepts
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills applied to big data datasets
Proven ability to perform system investigation, reverse engineering, and new development while adhering to development standards and good change control practice
Proven ability to develop and manage multiple projects with minimal direction and supervision
Proven implementing end to end features and user stories from analysis/design, building of feature, validation and deployment and post deployment support
Preferred Qualifications:
AI experience
Experience with automating ETL packages
Experience in Healthcare, Financial Services, or Insurance Industry
Experience working on projects with agile/scrum methodologies and high-performing teams
Expertise in designing and implementing data pipelines to process high volumes of data.
Experience with Python automation techniques and procedures
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyPay 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.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. 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.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.#letsgrow
