Software Engineer – Python and Databricks

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.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python-based applications
• Work with Azure cloud services to build and deploy data pipelines
• Develop and manage data streaming solutions using Databricks
• Write robust, reusable, and efficient APIs for data access and integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders
• Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability through best practices and code reviews
• Document technical solutions and processes
• 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 degree or equivalent experience
• 2.5+ years of experience in python development, cloud technologies (Preferably Azure), and Data Engineering
• Solid hand-on experience on Databricks and should be proficient in Data handling and streaming
• Solid hands-on experience on API development

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in Healthcare domain
• Experience with RESTful API security and performance optimization 
• Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines
• Knowledge of Spark and PySpark

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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