Job Description

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 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Python, Azure, CI/CD, deployment, and writing efficient data pipelines. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data infrastructure and pipelines that support our data-driven decision-making processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions including Terraform, virtual networks, VMs, storage, Azure AD, and monitoring. Manage and optimize Azure resources using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Automate deployment and configuration using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, or Python
• CI/CD Implementation: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of data solutions
• Data Pipeline Development: Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable data pipelines using Python and Azure tech stack
• Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, processes, and solutions
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve data-related issues and bottlenecks

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows, and decision-making.

• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent in related field
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, with a solid focus on Python, Azure, CI/CD, and deployment
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Extensive experience with Azure cloud services (Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, etc.)
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of Azure Dev Ops
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and technologies
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
• Proficiency in Python, API for data processing and automation

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.

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