Sr Data Engineer – Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

Consumer Identity Risk Analytics team analyses identity risks across the entirety of the enterprise ecosystem and works with business systems to address risk. This position involves support and maintenance of Database Servers, AWS migration, Data Engineering. The Sr Data Engineer/ DBA will perform crucial tasks related to ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our databases, which are the backbone of our operations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role requires frequent interaction with various stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored data solutions.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Database architecture, engineering, design, optimization, security, and administration
• Data modelling, big data development, Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) development
• Storage engineering, data warehousing, data provisioning and other similar tasks
• Platform-as-a-Service and Cloud solution with a focus on data stores and associated eco systems
• Management of design services, providing sizing and configuration assistance, ensuring strict data quality, and performing needs assessments
• Analyses current business practices, processes and procedures as well as identifying future business opportunities for leveraging data storage and retrieval system capabilities
• Design schemas, write SQL or other data markup scripting and helps to support development of Analytics and Applications that build on top of data

       

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:

• 5+ years of experience as DBA on one or more database platform (PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora)
• 5+ years of experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, and security issues
• 5+ years of experience in Performance Tuning using platform specific tools
• 5+ years of experience in implementing operational automation
• 3+ years of experience as DBA on Cloud Platforms (AWS)
• Advanced level of understanding and application of database concepts and their integration with business problem solving skills
• Expert knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database storage operations, Clustering, Database mirroring, Replication
• Expert knowledge of how to use indexes, index management, integrity checks, configuration, patching, how indexes are stored, how they can be created and managed effectively
• Demonstrated ability to detect and troubleshoot database server related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space and other resource contention

        

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with planning, organizing and leading database projects and initiative High volume, transaction processing background
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment
• Ability to work with less structured, more complex issues
• Health care industry experience
• Experience in business analysis, process improvement, workflow, benchmarking, or evaluation of business processes

    

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

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. 

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.     

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.