Developing Data Pipelines:
- Creating and maintaining optimal data pipeline architectures to ensure efficient data flow and processing
Data Integration:
- Assembling large, complex data sets from various sources to meet business requirements
Process Improvement:
- Identifying and implementing internal process improvements, such as automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery
Infrastructure Building:
- Designing and building the infrastructure required for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) using technologies like SQL and AWS Collaboration:
- Working with stakeholders, including data scientists, analysts, and executives, to support their data infrastructure needs and resolve data-related technical issues
Data Quality:
- Running tests to isolate errors and updating systems to accommodate changes in company needs.
1. Programming Languages: Familiarity with languages like Python or Java for data analysis and application development.
2. Data Modeling: Proficiency in creating logical and physical data models to represent business requirements and system architecture.
3. Data Warehousing: Understanding of data warehousing concepts, including data storage, retrieval, and optimization.
4. Data Security: Knowledge of data security best practices, encryption, and access controls.
5. ETL (Extract-Transform-Load): Expertise in ETL processes and tools like DBT (Data Build Tool) and DBT framework/packages
6. Database Management Systems (DBMS): Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server) and NoSQL databases.
7. Cloud Computing: Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and their data services.
8. Delta Lake: Familiarity with Delta Lake, an open-table format that combines data lake flexibility with ACID transactions.
9. Medallion Architecture: Knowledge of the medallion architecture, which organizes data layers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) in a lakehouse.
10. Data Vault: Understanding of the Data Vault methodology for scalable and flexible data warehousing.
11. Azure Data Factory (ADF): Proficiency in using ADF for orchestrating data workflows, data movement, and transformation.
12. Experience with DBT Core
13. Health care domain knowledge
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system 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
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
- Experience with Python or Java
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server)
- Experience with NoSQL databases
- Expertise in ETL processes and tools (DBT, DBT Core)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and data services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with Delta Lake
- Knowledge of Medallion Architecture (lakehouse layering)
- Understanding of Data Vault methodology
- Proficiency with Azure Data Factory (ADF) for orchestration
- Data modeling and data warehousing knowledge
- Knowledge of data security best practices, encryption, and access controls
- Healthcare domain knowledge
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.
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.