Senior Data Engineer

Optum 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.  

As a Senior Data Engineer on the PI CAP Data Engineering team within Optum Insight based in Eden Prairie, MN, you will join an innovative technology group responsible for architecting, building, and deploying enterprise-scale cloud data solutions and commercial healthcare analytics platforms. In this role, you will leverage Azure cloud services, Big Data technologies (such as Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka, and Azure Data Factory), and modern AI productivity tools to design robust data solutions, automate workflows, and accelerate the delivery of high-quality health data platforms that simplify and enhance clinical, administrative, and financial processes.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and deploy enterprise cloud data solutions using Big Data technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake, and Kafka
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and modern AI productivity frameworks to streamline software product development workflows, automate tasks, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
• Architect, optimize, and maintain scalable data warehousing services, data pipelines, and cloud data architecture on Azure for healthcare platforms
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies, Big Data ecosystem tools, and AI capabilities to inform solution design, platform architecture, and strategic innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams to translate complex healthcare requirements into robust, commercially available software products
• Establish and enforce data governance, automated testing, security controls, and quality standards across cloud data environments
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize complex cloud query performance, Big Data processing pipelines, and system uptime

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of software product development experience working on commercially available software or healthcare platforms
• 3+ years of experience working with Big Data ecosystem technologies (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake or Kafka
• 3+ years of experience designing and building enterprise data solutions on Azure
• 1+ years of experience using AI productivity tools to accelerate engineering workflows and deliver quality products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject matter expertise in Azure cloud services, Azure Data warehousing, and cloud data architecture
• Experience with Terraform, CICD, Java, GraphQL API & springboot
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence Development Life Cycle (AIDLC) methodologies and AI/ML model integration
• Experience developing, fine-tuning, or integrating Generative AI models, Large Language Models (LLMs), or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) data pipelines
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in cloud and Big Data engineering (e.g., Python, Scala, SQL, or Java)
• Experience with MLOps frameworks, automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code on Azure

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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.

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