The Role
Lead a team of data engineers to design and maintain data architectures and pipelines on Azure, ensure data integrity and governance, integrate GenAI tools to improve development workflows, collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders, and optimize production systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2358541
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:
Required Qualifications:
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.
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:
- Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Design and maintain robust data architectures, including databases and data warehouses
- Oversee the development and optimization of data pipelines for efficient data processing
- Implement measures to ensure data integrity, including validation, cleansing, and governance practices
- Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
- Analyze, synthesize, and interpret data from a variety of data sources, investigating, reconciling and explaining data differences to understand the complete data lifecycle
- Architecting with modern technology stack and Designing Public Cloud Application leveraging in Azure
- Basic, structured, standard approach to work
- Be able to leverage Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to enhance software development efficiency, improve code quality, and accelerate delivery timelines
- 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
- 6+ years of Implementation experience on time-critical production projects following key software development practices
- 6+ years of programming experience in Python or any programming language
- 4+ years of hands-on programming experience in Spark using scala/python
- 2+ years of hands-on working experience with Azure services like:
- Azure Databricks
- Azure Data Factory
- Azure Functions
- Azure App Service
- Demonstrated experience in integrating Gen AI capabilities into development workflows for tasks such as code generation, documentation, testing, and debugging
- Good knowledge in writing SQL queries
- Good knowledge in building REST API's
- Good knowledge of tools like Azure Dev Ops & Github
- Good knowledge of Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot
- Familiarity with emerging AI-assisted development practices and a proactive approach to adopting innovative technologies
- Proven ability to understand the existing application codebase, perform impact analysis and update the code when required based on the business logic or for optimization
- Proven ability to learn modern technologies and be part of fast paced teams
- Proven excellent analytical and communication skills (Both Verbal and Written)
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
- 6+ years implementation experience on time-critical production projects
- 6+ years programming experience (Python or other languages)
- 4+ years hands-on Spark programming experience (Scala/Python)
- 2+ years hands-on experience with Azure Databricks
- 2+ years hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory
- 2+ years hands-on experience with Azure Functions
- 2+ years hands-on experience with Azure App Service
- Demonstrated experience integrating Generative AI into development workflows
- Proficiency writing SQL queries
- Experience building REST APIs
- Knowledge of Azure DevOps and GitHub
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot
- Ability to understand and modify existing application codebases and perform impact analysis
- Proven ability to learn modern technologies and work in fast-paced teams
- Excellent analytical and written/verbal communication skills
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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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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