The Role
Lead the design and development of scalable data platforms and pipelines supporting analytics and AI/ML initiatives. Responsibilities include cloud-native data engineering, synthetic data generation, data transformation, governance, lineage, data quality, security, CI/CD, metadata management, and lifecycle optimization. The role also involves mentoring engineers, creating reusable frameworks, conducting peer reviews, and collaborating across teams to improve data access and platform capabilities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2388089
Lead Software Engineer - Eden Prairie, MN - 2388089
EMPLOYER: Optum Services Inc.
JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer
LOCATION: 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Position reports to the Eden Prairie office and allows for partial telecommuting.)
DUTIES: Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and platforms that support advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives. Drive innovation across data ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers using modern cloud-native technologies. Architect and implement robust, scalable data pipelines. Lead AI/ML data engineering initiatives including synthetic data generation, data mapping, profiling, and transformation using Generative AI techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable seamless data access, governance, and lineage across platforms. Oversee the adoption of best practices in CI/CD, data quality, and data security across engineering teams. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of reusable frameworks and accelerators. Review and revise data modeling, metadata management, and data lifecycles. Build and optimize large-scale data platforms and AI/ML pipelines. Position reports to the Eden Prairie office and allows for partial telecommuting.
REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 7 years of experience in the job offered or a computer-related position. Position requires 7 years of experience in each of the following:
-Cloud Platforms such as Azure or AWS;
-Data Engineering tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, Hive, Airflow, and ADF;
-Programming languages including Python, SQL, and PySpark;
-AI/ML Integration tools including Azure ML, MLflow, LLM endpoints, and Copilot for code generation;
-Data Governance tools Privacera or Azure AD for access control;
-DevOps tools including Terraform and Git;
-CI/CD pipelines;
-DBMS Skills including Oracle or Postgres;
-Code or Peer Reviews prior to Prod deployments;
-Detailed Design and Strategy; and
-Azure Vnet Integrations.
RATE OF PAY: $160,000.00-$198,198.00/ per year
Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2388089
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care 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)
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
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.
Lead Software Engineer - Eden Prairie, MN - 2388089
EMPLOYER: Optum Services Inc.
JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer
LOCATION: 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Position reports to the Eden Prairie office and allows for partial telecommuting.)
DUTIES: Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and platforms that support advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives. Drive innovation across data ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers using modern cloud-native technologies. Architect and implement robust, scalable data pipelines. Lead AI/ML data engineering initiatives including synthetic data generation, data mapping, profiling, and transformation using Generative AI techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable seamless data access, governance, and lineage across platforms. Oversee the adoption of best practices in CI/CD, data quality, and data security across engineering teams. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of reusable frameworks and accelerators. Review and revise data modeling, metadata management, and data lifecycles. Build and optimize large-scale data platforms and AI/ML pipelines. Position reports to the Eden Prairie office and allows for partial telecommuting.
REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 7 years of experience in the job offered or a computer-related position. Position requires 7 years of experience in each of the following:
-Cloud Platforms such as Azure or AWS;
-Data Engineering tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, Hive, Airflow, and ADF;
-Programming languages including Python, SQL, and PySpark;
-AI/ML Integration tools including Azure ML, MLflow, LLM endpoints, and Copilot for code generation;
-Data Governance tools Privacera or Azure AD for access control;
-DevOps tools including Terraform and Git;
-CI/CD pipelines;
-DBMS Skills including Oracle or Postgres;
-Code or Peer Reviews prior to Prod deployments;
-Detailed Design and Strategy; and
-Azure Vnet Integrations.
RATE OF PAY: $160,000.00-$198,198.00/ per year
Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2388089
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care 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)
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 7 years of experience in the job offered or a computer-related position
- 7 years of experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
- 7 years of experience with data engineering tools including Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, Hive, Airflow, and Azure Data Factory
- 7 years of experience with Python, SQL, and PySpark
- 7 years of experience with AI/ML integration tools including Azure Machine Learning, MLflow, LLM endpoints, and Copilot for code generation
- 7 years of experience with Privacera or Azure Active Directory for access control
- 7 years of experience with DevOps tools including Terraform and Git
- 7 years of experience building CI/CD pipelines
- 7 years of experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL database management systems
- 7 years of experience conducting code or peer reviews before production deployments
- 7 years of experience with detailed design and strategy
- 7 years of experience with Azure Virtual Network integrations
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
-
Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
-
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
Optum Insights
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
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.
Gallery
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:
Not Specified
