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Principal Data Engineer/Architect - Remote

Optum is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone.

Optum

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 113k-193k USD

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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 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.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • The technical leadership for all the data engineering efforts on public cloud for the Optum Rx Data Estate scrum team.
  • Will design and build scalable and cost-effective public cloud (Azure) native solutions as per the business use cases.
  • Should be hands-on engineer with experience in multiple data engineering technologies (Spark/Kafka/ADF/Databricks).
  • Standard dev-ops technologies and processes (CI/CD- Containers, Jenkins etc.).
  • As a tech lead, he should be responsible for the deliverables of the team working closely with the product owners and the delivery leads.

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:

  • Engineering Degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of Data Engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of Data engineering experience in Spark.
  • 3+ years on Cloud native data engineering technologies.
  • Experience using AI/ML.
  • Technical skill sets:
    • Experience in Dev Ops and CI/CD - Jenkins, Terraform (Azure) and containers (Docker).
    • Work experience on Proof of Concepts for AI/ML.
    • Hands-on experience on building data engineering pipelines on Spark/ Data bricks (Azure).
    • Hands-on experience with stream data ingestion /processing with Spark.
    • Hands-on experience on other Azure native data technology stack - Azure Data factory, Synapse, Snowflake.
    • Exposure to providing ETL solutions for Azure native stack and in Spark.
    • Good exposure on Enterprise Data Lake (Delta Lake) and Data Warehouse concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with business partners for requirement gathering, scoping, estimation, and execution plan for various capabilities.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment with multiple Scrum and Kanban teams.

All employees working remotely 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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.

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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Optum, Inc. is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. As a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, Optum operates through three primary segments: OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx. The company delivers integrated care, pharmacy care services, and data analytics solutions to a diverse range of clients, including employers, government agencies, health plans, life sciences companies, and care providers. With a mission to help people live healthier lives, Optum connects the various parts of the healthcare system to improve quality, access, and affordability.

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Optum employs over 300,000 people worldwide and serves more than 120 million individuals. The company leverages advanced technology, data, and clinical expertise to modernize the health system and improve patient outcomes. OptumHealth focuses on care delivery and consumer engagement, providing direct healthcare services through a vast network of physicians and clinics. OptumInsight offers data, analytics, and consulting services to help healthcare organizations improve performance and efficiency. OptumRx provides pharmacy care services, managing prescription drug benefits and delivering medications directly to consumers. Through these integrated capabilities, Optum strives to create a more seamless and effective healthcare experience for all.

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Disability Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account

Pre-tax accounts for parking and transit expenses.

Variable Compensation Plan

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