Senior Data Engineer

Caring. Connecting. Growing Together

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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location: This is a hybrid based role, Eden Prairie, MN

You will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and deliver assigned user stories and features in line with defined timelines
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including architects and product stakeholders, to understand requirements and contribute to solution design
• Support ongoing product operations by addressing production issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring timely resolution
• Develop a strong understanding of product architecture and features, and proactively suggest enhancements, improvements, and proof of concepts (POCs)
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
• Perform data analysis activities including source data analysis, data profiling, and data mapping to support data integration and transformation needs
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries to support data processing and reporting requirements
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of large-scale data warehouse solutions
• Support data migration initiatives, including transitioning from legacy/on-premises systems to cloud-based platforms (e.g., Azure)
• Build and support applications using Microsoft Power Apps where required
• Continuously learn and adapt to new data technologies and frameworks to enhance team capability and solution delivery

You'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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience (Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field)
• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, including DevOps practices, Big Data technologies, Apache Spark, and Azure Cloud
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with large-scale data processing using PySpark within the Azure ecosystem
• 6+ years of working experience with the following technologies:
• Programming Languages: Python, PySpark
• Cloud Technologies: Azure (ADF, Databricks, Synapse, SQL Server, Web Apps, Key Vault, Functions, Logic Apps, Azure ML, DevOps)
• Machine Learning & AI: ML models, GPT, NLP algorithms
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing ETL frameworks for self-service analytics platforms using PySpark on Azure
• 5+ years of experience building and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Databricks
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with large-scale data warehouse platforms
• 5+ years of experience with Azure data processing tools, including Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
• 4+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning models, including familiarity with ML lifecycle management
• 4+ years of experience in data migration projects, including transitioning from on-premises systems to cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• 3+ years of experience or working knowledge of Generative AI concepts, including LLMs, RAG architectures, GPT, and NLP algorithms

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). 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.

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.