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Sr Data Engineer/ Test Automation - Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Dublin, OH
92K-164K Annually
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Dublin, OH
92K-164K Annually
Senior level
Develop and automate tests for ETL pipelines, validating data records, content, metadata, and schema alignment. Integrate data tests into CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions, and create release test suites to monitor performance and memory degradation. Analyze edge cases, investigate pipeline issues, and log defects while working with Databricks, Python, SQL, and ETL orchestration tools.
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Requisition Number: 2385334
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.
The health solutions marketplace is hungry for new ideas, innovative products and software that drives elevated performance for the business and the customer. The UnitedHealth Group family of businesses is feeding incredible solutions to that marketplace every day by bringing out the best in our software engineering teams. We serve customers across the health system. Not only do we have more of them every day, we also have more technology, greater data resources and far broader expertise than any competitor anywhere. We're out to change the way our businesses and consumers engage with technology. If you're in, you'll be challenged like never before. It's time to join this history making.
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:
  • Create test scripts for ETL pipelines to verify source and target data matches in record count and content and metadata checks to verify schemas align
  • Schedule /automate test scripts by adding data tests to CI/CD tools using GitHub Actions
  • Develop suite of tests for features and releases to monitor speed and memory degradation as a result of changes

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 experience programming skills in Databricks/Python to automate tests
  • 3+ years of experience SQL skills for complex test scripting and data checks
  • 3+ years of experience with ETL orchestration tools like Azure Data Factory, Airflow
  • 3+ years of experience with standard data pipeline patters and comfortable reading ETL pipelines and determining which test to setup at each stage
  • 3+ years of experience testing pipelines, cover for edge cases, investigate issues and logging issues

*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 - $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.
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