Senior Cloud Data Engineer - Remote

Job ID: 99127482848Posted: 2026-08-15Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $91,700 - $163,700/yearJob Area: OptumInsight ConsultingCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Senior Cloud Data Engineer - Remote will be a key technical resource during the solution implementation of cloud-centric data management architecture. The primary role of the Senior Cloud Data Engineer is to take the design and technical specifications and develop effective and high-quality technical solutions that meet business requirements. The technical domain of the Cloud Data Engineer includes understanding Data Acquisition/Integration (DA/DI) best practices, tools and technologies, security in the environment, understanding of different data warehousing and dimensional modelling concepts, DI development, performance tuning and support system testing.We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Data Engineer to support large-scale Cloud Data Modernization initiatives. The successful candidate will lead the migration and modernization of legacy data platforms, ETL/ELT processes, and enterprise data warehouses to cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, and modern data engineering practices. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and solution implementation responsibilities to deliver scalable, secure, high-quality cloud data platforms that support analytics, reporting, and operational workloads.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.Primary Responsibilities:Cloud Data ModernizationProvide technical leadership in design and engineering for the modernization of legacy data platforms, ETL/ELT processes, and enterprise data warehouses to new technologies in the Public Cloud (AWS/Azure)Review and analyze existing SSIS, SQL Server, and legacy ETL implementations and develop modernization strategiesDesign, develop, and implement cloud-native data solutions utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2), Snowflake, Databricks, Azure cloud servicesData Engineering & IntegrationDesign and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines supporting batch and streaming workloadsCreate source-to-target mappings and implement data ingestion frameworks supporting structured and unstructured dataBuild and optimize cloud data warehouses, data marts, and lakehouse architecturesImplement full and incremental load patterns, change data capture (CDC), and automated data validation processesPerform data profiling, data quality assessment, and root cause analysis for data issuesCreate Process Flows using diagraming tools like VisioAutomate pipeline processes using scheduling tools like AirFlowConduct ETL/ELT unit testing; participate in system and integration testing; identify and remedy solution defectsData Architecture & ModelingDesign and implement enterprise data warehouse solutions utilizing dimensional modeling concepts including Star schemas, Snowflake schemas, Fact and dimension design, Data pipeline architecturesCollaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solutionsCloud Security & GovernanceImplement appropriate data security, privacy, governance, and compliance controlsEnsure compliance with organizational standards for data protection, auditability, and data qualityProven expertise in managing highly sensitive PHI/PII, claims, provider, clinical, and member data while supporting Risk Adjustment (HCC/RAF), quality measurement programs, and ensuring HIPAA compliance, data governance, privacy, and security standardsEstablish data lineage, monitoring, and operational support processesArchitected HIPAA-compliant Azure and Snowflake-based healthcare analytics platforms integrating Claims, Membership, Provider, Clinical, Laboratory, Pharmacy, and Care Management dataDevOps & DeliveryImplement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using GitHub Actions and other modern delivery toolsSupport Agile software delivery practices and contribute across the full development lifecycle, including: Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, Production supportSolution ArchitectureLead the assessment of current-state data platforms and develop future-state cloud data architecture roadmaps aligned with business objectives and enterprise technology strategyDefine and document solution architecture patterns, integration approaches, data flows, and technical design specifications for enterprise-scale modernization initiativesCreate implementation roadmaps, effort estimates, technical dependencies, and migration strategies for large-scale cloud transformation programsLeadership & CollaborationProvide technical leadership for cloud data engineering initiativesMentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practicesCollaborate effectively in matrixed environments with business stakeholders, architects, analysts, developers, and project teamsProactively identify implementation risks, constraints, and improvement opportunitiesSelf-driven, ownership mindset to navigate ambiguity, identify options to resolve constraints, mitigate implementation risks and define solutions to implementation challenges with minimal supervisionBuild partnership and rapport with client technical resources by demonstrating strong written and verbal communication, presentation, analytical and interpersonal skillsAbility to work closely with Business Analysts and SMEs to understand business requirementsAbility to work in a matrixed team environment with distributed responsibility across different teamsProactive and diligent in identifying and communicating scope, design, development issues and recommending potential solutionsYou'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:6+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing enterprise data warehouse and analytics solutions on prem and on cloud3+ years of hands-on cloud data engineering experience utilizing Azure cloud technologies3+ years of experience working as part of data engineering teams, including offshore teams, through a product life cycle - requirements, design, development, testing and deploymentExperience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Snowflake, ADLS Gen2, SQL Server, Python, Spark/Pyspark, ETL/ELT developmentUnderstanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, data quality management, data governance, data pipeline architectureExperience designing and implementing healthcare data and analytics solutions, including large-scale cloud data modernization, data warehouse migration, platform transformation initiatives, HL7 and laboratory data processing frameworks, API-based integrations, clinical data standardization, and cloud-native healthcare interoperability platformsExpertise in healthcare interoperability and industry standards including HL7, FHIR, X12 EDI (837/835/834), ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and LOINCComprehensive understanding of healthcare payer operations, CMS and NCQA regulatory frameworks, Population Health Management, Healthcare Economics, and FACETS-supported business processes across Claims, Membership, Eligibility, Provider, and Care Management domainsExperience implementing CI/CD and DevOps practices using GitHub and GitHub ActionsExperience working within Agile delivery methodologiesAdvanced AI/GenAI expertise with tools such as Databricks Genie, GitHub Copilot, Snowflake Cortex, LLMs, prompt engineering, Azure OpenAI, Databricks Mosaic AIPartner with AI Engineering on RAG pipelines, embedding strategies, and vector stores that ground responses in EHR data, clinical documentation, and medical literature, including implementing data refresh patterns that sync with EHR updates and evidence-based guideline revisionsAbility to provide architectural guidance and mentor engineersConsulting-oriented background with experience aligning technology strategy to business outcomes, facilitating stakeholder discussions, defining migration approaches, and driving enterprise modernization programsAbility to accommodate 10 - 20% travel when requiredPreferred Qualifications:Snowflake, Azure, Databricks, or Cloud Data Engineering certificationExperience with cloud data platforms across Azure, AWS, and/or Google CloudExperience working with healthcare claims, member, enrollment, or clinical dataExperience with streaming and event-driven architecture utilizing Kafka and Spark Structure StreamingExperience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience leading architecture assessments, developing modernization roadmaps, producing future-state architecture designs, and supporting executive-level technology strategy discussionsDemonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, follow development standards and effectively raise critical issues with the clientExcellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver high-quality solutions*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay 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.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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.