The Role
Lead design, development, testing and maintenance of cloud data engineering solutions; ingest and process batch/near-real-time data; implement AI/ML use cases; mentor dev teams; optimize Snowflake performance; collaborate with US stakeholders and business partners to deliver HEDIS-related data solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2371959
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:
Builder Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred 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:
- Will be responsible for delivering data engineering solutions along with driving AI implementation
- Design, Develop, test and maintain data solutions on Cloud
- Ingest/Provision wide verity of data from systems in batch/near-real time
- Should be able to process complex data using snowflake/Java/Python
- Data SME to guide and mentor dev team with their data related clarifications
- Contribute 50-60% of efforts on Technical stories
- Take the ownership of Data Analysis related requests
- Implement AI use case for the quality programs
- Interpret / analyse business requirements & functional specifications independently
- Participate in meetings/walkthrough session/group meetings Ensure compliance with organization and project defined standards and processes
- Participate in application process and performance improvement initiatives
- Provide timely updates on tasks to reporting supervisor and stakeholders
- Build a healthy relationship with project stakeholders/business partners
- Independent communication with business partners to resolve issues and negotiate project related items such as priorities and completion deadlines
- Go-getter attitude and exhibit flexible approach at all times
- Role requires stay up to date on Quality measures, NCQA changes and impact to the technical solutions and business outcomes
- Also will include performance optimization and fine tuning of queries
- Builder Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making
- 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
Builder Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making.
Required Qualifications:
- B. Tech/MCA/Graduation (15+ years of formal education, Correspondence courses are not relevant)
- 12+ years of total experience
- 5+ years of solid Health care and HEDIS experience
- 5+ years of expertise with Data integration tools (Data stage or other ETL tools)
- 5+ years of solid Data Engineering (Modelling, Data Pipeline and solid Data analysis experience)
- 5+ years of solid Health care and HEDIS experience
- 3+ years of experience closely working with US Stakeholders
- 3+ years of experience working with snowflake specifically
- 2+ years of expertise in Azure cloud
- 1+ years of solid experience with AI/ML implementation
- 1+ years of FHIR expertise
- o Stored procedures / Functions in SQL, Java script and other languages
- o Snowpark experience
- o Understand the integration of snowflake with other external applications like Azure blobs, Databricks
- o Snowflake system architecture & proven snowflake optimization experience
- Experience with Grafana, Airflow
- Demonstrated experience as a solid technical leader who can prioritize, communicate clearly and influence across cross functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data requirements and design appropriate data models
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and implement new technologies and methodologies
- Proven excellent problem-solving skills to address data quality issues, performance bottlenecks, and scalability concerns
- Proven great communication skills
- Proven active adherence to engineering best practices including unit testing, test-driven development (TDD), continuous Integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), pair programming, automated testing, and code reviews.
- Proven high attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
Preferred Qualifications:
- Snowflake cortex implementation experience
- Experience with HEDIS digital measures
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
- B. Tech / MCA / Graduation (15+ years of formal education)
- 12+ years of total professional experience
- 5+ years of healthcare and HEDIS experience
- 5+ years experience with data integration tools (DataStage or other ETL tools)
- 5+ years of data engineering (modeling, data pipelines, data analysis)
- 3+ years working closely with US stakeholders
- 3+ years working with Snowflake
- 2+ years of Azure cloud experience
- 1+ years implementing AI/ML solutions
- 1+ years FHIR expertise
- Experience with stored procedures / functions in SQL and JavaScript
- Snowpark experience
- Experience integrating Snowflake with Azure Blob Storage and Databricks
- Snowflake system architecture and optimization experience
- Experience with Grafana and Airflow
- Proven technical leadership and cross-functional influence
- Ability to analyze complex data requirements and design data models
- Proven problem-solving for data quality, performance, and scalability issues
- Strong communication skills
- Adherence to engineering best practices (unit testing, TDD, CI/CD, automated tests, code reviews)
- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Proven track record of ownership and driving results
- Snowflake Cortex implementation experience
- Experience with HEDIS digital measures
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.
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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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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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