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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop Python, PySpark Modules as per the business requirements
- Develop python micro services
- Contribute to software design and development, including code review and feedback
- Take accountability and ownership of Features and team work
- Come up with innovative ideas
- Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving when issues arise
- Collaborate with QA specialists, and other team members to ensure timely and successful delivery of new software releases
- Participate in team improvement initiatives
- Help create and maintain internal documentation using Git or other similar applications
- Help develop, manage, and monitor continuous integration and delivery systems
- Remaining up-to-date with developments in technology and industry norms to help team to produce higher-quality results.
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience
- Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Oozie, Airflow,
- Experience of Azure AKS
- Experience in troubleshooting production issues in AKS, Bigdata environment
- Experience with big data eco system components: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka,Hive, HBase etc.
- Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Oozie, Airflow, etc.
- Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, Java, etc.
- Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
- Expert in Python/PySpark
- Knowledge on agile concepts and Ability to work on Scrum model
Preferred Qualification:
- Knowledge of Public Cloud automation tools - Terraform
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.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience
- Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Oozie, Airflow
- Experience of Azure AKS
- Experience in troubleshooting production issues in AKS, Bigdata environment
- Experience with big data ecosystem components: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Hive, HBase etc.
- Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases
- Expert in Python/PySpark
- Knowledge on agile concepts and ability to work on Scrum model
- Knowledge of Public Cloud automation tools - Terraform
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan types with employer HSA contributions, in‑network preventive care at 100%, and included 24/7 virtual visits, alongside dental and vision options. This breadth allows predictable copay choices or tax‑advantaged HSA designs to fit different usage needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match eligibility and full vesting over time plus an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount. Together these elements support long‑term savings and ownership.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include six weeks paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and subsidized Bright Horizons back‑up care. Emotional well‑being resources like a premium Calm subscription and a 24/7 EAP complement these supports.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
