The Role
Lead the design, development, deployment, and support of large-scale cloud data solutions using Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, SQL, and Python. Optimize data pipelines, resolve production incidents, conduct root-cause analysis, enforce coding and security standards, and support continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership through code reviews, effort estimation, mentoring, and delivery planning. The role also contributes to AI-powered solutions, responsible AI practices, automation, governance, and operational excellence.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2390900
Required Technical Skills
Preferred Skills
Operational Skills
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. SM
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.
Required Technical Skills
- Data Engineering with 6+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting large-scale data solutions.
- Strong expertise in Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Cloud, and modern cloud-based data platforms.
- Advanced SQL development and query optimization skills for high-volume data processing.
- Proficiency in Python for data engineering, automation, and application development.
- Extensive experience in ETL/ELT design, development, performance tuning, and implementation.
- Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, coding standards, and best practices.
- Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and optimization of large-scale data pipelines.
- Knowledge of monitoring, incident management, and production support processes.
- Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions, with a focus on Responsible AI practices and business value realization.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF),DataBricks Spark/PySpark, Delta Lake, and data orchestration frameworks.
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation practices.
- Experience in AI/ML solution implementation, Generative AI, and intelligent automation.
- Understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and cloud architecture best practices.
Operational Skills
- Lead critical production issue resolution and drive timely recovery of business services.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to prioritize and resolve production issues.
- Provide accurate effort estimates, planning, and delivery commitments.
- Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to quality, security, and performance standards.
- Mentor team members and provide technical leadership across projects and support activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, automation, and operational excellence.
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. SM
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.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of hands-on data engineering experience designing, developing, and supporting large-scale data solutions
- Strong expertise in Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Cloud, and modern cloud-based data platforms
- Advanced SQL development and query optimization skills for high-volume data processing
- Proficiency in Python for data engineering, automation, and application development
- Extensive experience with ETL/ELT design, development, performance tuning, and implementation
- Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, coding standards, and best practices
- Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and optimization of large-scale data pipelines
- Knowledge of monitoring, incident management, and production support processes
- Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions with responsible AI practices
- Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks Spark/PySpark, Delta Lake, and data orchestration frameworks
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation practices
- Experience in AI/ML solution implementation, Generative AI, and intelligent automation
- Understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and cloud architecture best practices
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
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The Company
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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Optum Offices
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.
Typical time on-site:
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