The Role
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and transformations using Snowflake, Airflow, and CI/CD. Ensure data quality, de-identification, monitoring, and optimization. Collaborate with architects, analysts, and stewards to meet business requirements and implement robust, production-ready data solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2371113
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing complex data sources and pipelines within our data platform, including Snowflake, Azure, Airflow, and related automation tools.
You will work closely with Data, Architecture, Business Analysts, and Data Stewards to align requirements, specifications, and constraints across solutions. This role also helps identify gaps in resources, technology, or capabilities and partners with the data engineering team to implement effective solutions with a solid focus on customer usability.
Primary Responsibilities:
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to$163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing complex data sources and pipelines within our data platform, including Snowflake, Azure, Airflow, and related automation tools.
You will work closely with Data, Architecture, Business Analysts, and Data Stewards to align requirements, specifications, and constraints across solutions. This role also helps identify gaps in resources, technology, or capabilities and partners with the data engineering team to implement effective solutions with a solid focus on customer usability.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Integrate data from multiple on-premises and cloud sources and systems, handling ingestion, transformation, and consolidation to create a unified and reliable data foundation for analysis and reporting
- Develop data transformation routines to clean, normalize, and aggregate data, including handling complex data structures and missing or inconsistent data
- Implement data de-identification and data masking in line with company standards
- Monitor data pipelines and data systems to detect and resolve issues promptly
- Develop monitoring tools and automate error-handling mechanisms to ensure data integrity and system reliability
- Use data quality tools such as Great Expectations or Soda to support the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of data throughout its lifecycle
- Create and maintain data pipelines using Airflow and Snowflake as primary tools
- Develop SQL stored procedures to perform complex transformations
- Understand data requirements and design optimal pipelines to fulfill business use cases
- Create logical and physical data models to maintain data integrity
- Support CI/CD pipeline creation and automation using Git and Git Actions
- Tune and optimize data processes
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Hands-on experience developing data pipelines in Snowflake and writing complex SQL queries
- Proven hands-on experience as a Data Engineer
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git and Git Actions
- Experience building ETL/ELT data pipelines
- Experience with related open-source platforms and languages such as Scala, Python, Java, and Linux
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases
- Experience working on Agile/Scrum projects with high-performing teams
- Knowledge of data modeling techniques, including star schema, dimensional models, and Data Vault
- Knowledge of data warehousing principles, architecture, and implementation
- Knowledge of mesh compliance is desirable but not essential
- Solid knowledge of Python
- In-depth knowledge of Snowflake architecture, features, and best practices
- Good understanding of access control, data masking, and row access policies
- Exposure to DevOps methodology
- Proficiency in SQL, including window functions and advanced features
- Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
- Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills applied to large data sets
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Database Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in Data Engineering
- Experience orchestrating data tasks in Airflow to run on Kubernetes for data ingestion, processing, and cleaning
- Experience with Databricks
- Familiarity with Azure services such as Blob Storage, Functions, Azure Data Factory, Service Principal, Containers, and Key Vault
- Expertise in designing and implementing data pipelines to process high volumes of data
- Motivated self-starter who excels at managing tasks independently and takes ownership
- Proven ability to create Docker images for applications to run on Kubernetes
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to$163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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 or a related field
- Hands-on experience developing data pipelines in Snowflake and writing complex SQL queries
- Proven hands-on experience as a Data Engineer
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git and Git Actions
- Experience building ETL/ELT data pipelines
- Experience with related open-source platforms and languages such as Scala, Python, Java, and Linux
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases
- Experience working on Agile/Scrum projects with high-performing teams
- Knowledge of data modeling techniques, including star schema, dimensional models, and Data Vault
- Knowledge of data warehousing principles, architecture, and implementation
- Knowledge of mesh compliance (desirable but not essential)
- Solid knowledge of Python
- In-depth knowledge of Snowflake architecture, features, and best practices
- Good understanding of access control, data masking, and row access policies
- Exposure to DevOps methodology
- Proficiency in SQL, including window functions and advanced features
- Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills applied to large data sets
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Database Management, IT, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience orchestrating data tasks in Airflow to run on Kubernetes
- Experience with Databricks
- Familiarity with Azure services (Blob Storage, Functions, Azure Data Factory, Service Principal, Containers, Key Vault)
- Expertise designing and implementing pipelines for high-volume data
- Proven ability to create Docker images for applications to run on Kubernetes
- Motivated self-starter who manages tasks independently and takes ownership
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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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.
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