Join the Team that's Revolutionizing Healthcare through Technology
Optum, a leading global organization in healthcare technology, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer - Cloud and Big Data Solutions to join our team remotely. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale data systems that enable us to deliver high-quality healthcare services to millions of people worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry, working with a talented team of professionals who share a passion for innovation and excellence.
About Optum
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. Our work directly improves health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. We are guided by a culture of diversity and inclusion, and we offer comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment that supports your growth and well-being.
About Optum Insight Technology
Optum Insight Technology is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, working to streamline the flow of information between payers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders. Our goal is to deliver the right insights to the right places at the right times, driving better outcomes for patients, reducing friction in the health system, and lowering costs. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be part of a team that is passionate about using technology to transform the healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and Development: Research, evaluate, and recommend alternative approaches to solve complex data engineering problems. Design, develop, test, and deploy efficient and effective solutions for large-scale data systems.
- Data Pipelines: Develop, test, deploy, and schedule complex ETL/ELT solutions to integrate multiple data assets across the organization.
- Data Quality and Security: Ensure strict data quality and security standards are met, and comply with departmental and organizational standards.
- Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers, and provide project-related directions.
- Technical Expertise: Act as a technical subject matter expert, supporting development, QA, and production support teams in SDLC and operational activities.
Essential Qualifications
- Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience with modern relational databases, optimizing SQL statements, and working on commercially available software and/or healthcare platforms as a Data Engineer.
- Cloud Experience: 3+ years of experience building data pipelines in Azure Data Factory, Databricks, App services, Az Functions, and working with Synapse, Cosmos.
- Data Engineering: 3+ years of experience designing and building Enterprise Data solutions on Cloud.
- Power BI: 1+ year of experience/knowledge of Power BI.
Preferred Qualifications
- Big Data: Experience building Big Data solutions on public cloud (Azure).
- Data Warehousing: Experience with Data warehousing services, preferably Synapse and SQL.
- RESTful Services: Experience developing RESTful Services in .NET, Java, or any other language.
- DevOps: Experience with DevOps in Data engineering.
- Microservices: Experience with Microservices architecture.
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Technical Skills: Strong technical skills in data engineering, including experience with modern relational databases, data modeling, ETL/ELT, and data warehousing.
- Cloud Experience: Experience working with cloud-based technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse.
- Collaboration: Excellent collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data engineering problems and recommend effective solutions.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Optum, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will have access to:
- Career Development: Opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities, and to develop your skills in areas such as leadership, technology, and business acumen.
- Training and Development: Comprehensive training and development programs, including technical training, leadership development, and mentorship.
- Education Assistance: Education assistance programs, including tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Optum, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, with access to:
- Remote Work: Flexible remote work arrangements, with the ability to work from anywhere.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
- Diversity and Inclusion: A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
Compensation and Perks
We offer competitive compensation and perks, including:
- Salary: A competitive salary range of $85,000 to $167,300, depending on experience and location.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
- Equity: Opportunities to participate in equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution programs.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and talented Senior Data Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Senior Data Engineer at Optum, you will have the chance to work on complex data engineering problems, collaborate with a talented team of professionals, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve healthcare outcomes.
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