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:
- 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
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- Data Engineering with 3+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting large-scale data solutions
- Experience in ETL/ELT design, development, performance tuning, and implementation
- Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and optimization of large-scale data pipelines
- Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions, with a focus on Responsible AI practices and business value realization
- Knowledge of monitoring, incident management, and production support processes
- Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, coding standards, and best practices
- Proficiency in Python for data engineering, automation, and application development
- Proven solid expertise in Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Cloud, and modern cloud-based data platforms
- Proven advanced SQL development and query optimization skills for high-volume data processing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF),DataBricks Spark/PySpark, Delta Lake, and data orchestration frameworks
- Experience in AI/ML solution implementation, Generative AI, and intelligent automation
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation practices
- Understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and cloud architecture best practices
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
- 3+ 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 with ETL/ELT design, development, performance tuning, and implementation
- 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.
Optum Insights
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.
