Senior Data Engineer - Remote

Requisition Number: 2351449
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.
Within UHG Trend Analytics, the Data Engineering function is predominantly involved in developing business solutions by creating new and modifying existing healthcare data enrichment applications.
As a Sr Data Engineer, you will apply expertise across the data engineering SDLC, with emphasis on scalable ETL pipeline development and workflow optimization, serving as a primary contributor in delivering reliable, performant data applications aligned to business requirements. You'll be joining a high-performing team recognized as leaders in health care cost analytics. You will use your skills and experience to make a meaningful impact and play a key role in delivering business value and shaping our future.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing accurate and timely estimates for tasks
• Provide support and leadership in critical production support issue resolution
• Conduct or facilitate root cause analysis on all in-scope incidents and recommend a corrective action plan
• Work with team to achieve timely resolution of all production issues meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements
• Conduct code review to ensure the work delivered by the team is of high quality standards
• Work with business to prioritize production issue resolution
• Develops innovative approaches
• Data Engineering

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:

• 6+ years of data engineering work experience
• 6+ years of ETL development experience
• 6+ years of SDLC experience
• 6+ years of experience writing advanced complex queries, code optimization with SQL

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Python
• 3+ years of experience with Cloud environments, such as Snowflake, Azure and/or Databricks
• Experience developing ETL Processes using Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• .Net development experience
• Experience writing and executing functional specifications
• Experience working with and analyzing healthcare administrative, medical, or pharmacy claims data to support downstream applications, data marts, and end users
• Demonstrated proficiency in database design, querying, optimization & troubleshooting with any of the following RDBMS: Oracle, SQL Server, and/or Teradata
• Proven solid organizational skills and focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to be self-motivated and be able to work both independently and in a team environment

*All employees working remotely 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). 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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.