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:
- Participate in scrum process and deliver stories/features according to the schedule
- Collaborate with team, architects and product stakeholders to understand the scope and design of a deliverable
- Participate in product support activities as needed by the team.
- Understand product architecture, features being built and come up with product improvement ideas and POCs
- 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:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Deep experience in Data Analysis, including source data analysis, data profiling and mapping
- Good experience in building data pipelines using ADF/Azure Databricks
- Proven hands-on experience with a large-scale data warehouse
- Experience with DevOps, implementation of Bigdata, Apache Spark and Azure Cloud
- Experience with Large scale data processing using PySpark on azure ecosystem
- Experience with implementation of self-service analytics platform ETL framework using PySpark on Azure
- Hands-on data migration experience from legacy systems to new solutions, such as from on-premises clusters to Cloud
- Tools/Technologies:
- Programming Languages: Python, PySpark
- Cloud Technologies: Azure (ADF, Databricks, WebApp, Key vault, SQL Server, function app, logic app, Synapse
Azure Machine Learning, DevOps)
- Solid proficiency in SQL and complex queries
- Proven expert skills in Azure data processing tools (Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks)
- Proven ability to learn and adapt to new data technologies
- Proven good problem solving skills
- Proven good communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge/Experience on Azure Synapse and Power BI
- Knowledge on US healthcare industry/Pharmacy data
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
- Deep experience in data analysis, including source data analysis, data profiling, and data mapping
- Experience building data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
- Hands-on experience with a large-scale data warehouse
- Experience with DevOps, big data implementation, Apache Spark, and Azure Cloud
- Experience with large-scale data processing using PySpark in the Azure ecosystem
- Experience implementing self-service analytics platform ETL frameworks using PySpark on Azure
- Hands-on data migration experience from legacy or on-premises systems to cloud solutions
- Programming experience with Python and PySpark
- Proficiency in SQL and complex queries
- Expert proficiency with Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
- Ability to learn and adapt to new data technologies
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge or experience with Azure Synapse and Power BI
- Knowledge of the US healthcare industry or pharmacy data
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often regarded as generous, with meaningful accrual and flexibility to use it. While practices can vary by team, the overall time-off offering stands out as a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is available and generally well-regarded for supporting long-term savings. It remains valuable, though candidates should verify the current match formula.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs such as parental leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are included as notable elements of the total rewards package. These resources can meaningfully support work-life balance when applicable to the role and location.
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.
