Sr Power BI Developer – Remote

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 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. 

Information is the lifeblood of the healthcare industry – everything depends on it. At Optum Insight Technology & Engineering, you’ll help us work on streamlining the flow of information between payers, healthcare providers and various other stakeholders 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. Every day our work directly impacts the world for the better, in meaningful and profound ways.  

We live in a time of unprecedented technical capability and possibility. Health care is at a pivotal point in this journey where even small gains can lead to major transformation. You could be a part of that – you have tremendous skill and the potential to make a lasting impact. Optum Insight Technology is uniquely positioned to bring your skills to bear on these pressing and life-changing technical challenges. The health care industry has an immediate need for your drive, innovation, passion and technical insight. Help us help the millions of people we serve each day. 

Real Time Settlement (RTS) is an innovation pillar initiative aimed at automating and simplifying the revenue cycle management (RCM) flow. The primary objective is to reduce the number of steps involved by generating inquiry claims either at the pre-service stage or during the checkout process. This allows for real-time claim edits to be conducted at the Payers end, resulting in quicker transaction finality and reducing errors and administrative burden. RTS also provides actionable insights for providers.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver end-to-end Power BI solutions, including requirements gathering, data preparation, modeling, visualization, and deployment
• Develop and manage Power BI Embedded solutions for external customers, integrating with applications for seamless reporting
• Build robust data models (e.g., star schema) and implement ingestion strategies (Direct Query, Import, and Hybrid Mode) optimized for performance
• Write advanced DAX expressions and create Power BI Paginated Reports for sophisticated analytics and enterprise reporting
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub for automating deployments and managing version control
• Ensure data governance through robust role-level security (RLS), object-level security (OLS), and sensitivity labeling
• Optimize report performance using Aggregations, Incremental Refresh, and Composite Models
• Integrate Power BI with Azure services like Azure SQL, Synapse, and optionally Databricks
• Leverage Power BI REST APIs for automation, embedding, and advanced integrations
• Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and report issues while adhering to best practices
• Stay updated on Power BI’s latest features (e.g., DataMart, Goals) and industry trends

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 in Power BI, including advanced DAX, Power Query, and report building
• 4+ years of experience optimizing large datasets and DAX performance
• 3+ years of experience in data preparation using Power Query and SQL; familiarity with tools like SSIS or Azure Data Factory is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in embedding and managing Power BI reports for external customers
• 2+ years of data modeling experience in star schema, incremental loads, and managing complex relationships
• 2+ years of experience with Power BI REST APIs for automation and embedding
• 1+ years of experience with GitHub-based CI/CD processes; Terraform knowledge is a bonus
• 1+ years of experience with Azure services (Azure SQL, Data Lake, Synapse) and optional experience with Databricks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with custom visuals and advanced Power BI features
• Experience with Python or R for advanced analytics (optional)
• Familiarity with DataMart, Power BI Goals, and Power BI Apps

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

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all 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.