Data Engineer – 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. 

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Design, code, test, deploy, maintain, monitor and execute production ETL processes
• Investigate production ETL issues / problems
• Automate the verification and validation of  ETL production processes
• Lead troubleshooting episodes and communicate solutions/resolutions to the team
• Translate concepts to requirements, then design, and develop and deploy the MSSQL  automated production processes
• Complete projects and development activities timely and accurately while following the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Suggest changes and enhancements for processes.
• Document hours of development activities by following SDLC and IS Change Management
• Contribute to the success of the Healthcare Economics Data Management team
• Provide direction and mentorship to junior colleagues on topics related to Datamart design and ETL deliverables
• Act as a subject matter expert for other team members on assigned processes
• Keep skills up to date through ongoing self-directed training 

 

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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science or 5+ years of related work experience
• 5+ years of experience with SQL, MS Visual Studio, SSIS, T-SQL, MS SQL Server admin/development  tools
• 5+ years of experience in Data Warehouse development
• 5+ years of experience in MSSQL  T-SQL/SSIS development
• 5+ years of experience with Data Warehousing Star/Snowflake schemas
• 5+ years of experience with Data Warehouse – (ETL) Extract, Transform, and Load 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MS SQL Server production ETL operations and monitoring built in: MS SSIS, T-SQL Stored Procedures and MSSQL Agent Jobs.
• Experience in developing applications as a collaborative team member. 
• Experience with supporting a Healthcare data warehouse environment 
• Experience working with healthcare data/databases
• Proven solid analytical and troubleshooting skills

 

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

 

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 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.   

 

 

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.